Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB0188 amends existing law to require that pregnant women be tested for syphilis infection at three specific points during their pregnancy: at the first examination, between the 28th and 33rd weeks of gestation, and at the time of delivery. This bill affects healthcare providers attending to pregnant women and mandates that positive syphilis test results be reported to local health departments. Key changes include the addition of two additional testing requirements for syphilis beyond the initial examination.
Tennessee HB0188 amends existing law to require that pregnant women be tested for syphilis infection at three specific points during their pregnancy: at the first examination, between the 28th and 33rd weeks of gestation, and at the time of delivery. This bill affects healthcare providers attending to pregnant women and mandates that positive syphilis test results be reported to local health departments. Key changes include the addition of two additional testing requirements for syphilis beyond the initial examination.
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