Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0395 enacts the "Tennessee Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act," which prohibits health insurers from covering organ transplants or post-transplant care related to procedures conducted in China and restricts the use of genetic sequencing technology from specified foreign adversaries. The bill affects medical facilities and research institutions by imposing compliance requirements regarding the storage and handling of genetic sequencing data, with penalties for violations. Key provisions include the removal of certain coverage prohibitions, the establishment of compliance certifications, and the delegation of investigative authority to the health facilities commission.
Tennessee HB0395 enacts the "Tennessee Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act," which prohibits health insurers from covering organ transplants or post-transplant care related to procedures conducted in China and restricts the use of genetic sequencing technology from specified foreign adversaries. The bill affects medical facilities and research institutions by imposing compliance requirements regarding the storage and handling of genetic sequencing data, with penalties for violations. Key provisions include the removal of certain coverage prohibitions, the establishment of compliance certifications, and the delegation of investigative authority to the health facilities commission.
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