SB 449 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health Care - As enacted, enacts the "Fertility Treatment and Contraceptive Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

SB 449, the "Fertility Treatment and Contraceptive Protection Act," establishes legal rights for individuals in Tennessee to access fertility treatments and contraception without state prohibition. It defines "fertility treatment" broadly to include procedures like in vitro fertilization, genetic testing of embryos, and medication for fertility, while defining "contraception" to cover methods such as birth control pills, emergency contraceptives, and sterilization. The law explicitly states that Tennessee law does not prohibit these activities, overriding conflicting state laws. This act takes effect on July 1, 2025, directly affecting all residents seeking these health services within the state.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

340
Passed
Total votes 34
Mar 17, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
28 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
10
Committee
3
Amendments
4
Apr 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 3 (Amendment 4 - HA0357)
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Amended
Am. tabled. (Amendment 2 - HA0312)
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Amended
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA0317)
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
H. adopted am. (Amendment 4 - HA0357)
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Amended
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0183)
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed H., as am., Ayes 54, Nays 37, PNV 8
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0107)
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Becky Massey
Becky Massey
RRepublican
TN
6