HB1102In Committee

Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

Tennessee HB1102 prohibits healthcare facilities from authorizing drug or alcohol tests on pregnant patients, postpartum patients, or newborns without prior written and oral informed consent, except in emergencies. The bill affects licensed healthcare professionals and patients in these categories, emphasizing the need for clear communication about the voluntary nature of consent and potential legal consequences of testing positive. Key provisions include requirements for informed consent documentation and the conditions under which testing may occur without consent in emergency situations.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1102 prohibits healthcare facilities from authorizing drug or alcohol tests on pregnant patients, postpartum patients, or newborns without prior written and oral informed consent, except in emergencies. The bill affects licensed healthcare professionals and patients in these categories, emphasizing the need for clear communication about the voluntary nature of consent and potential legal consequences of testing positive. Key provisions include requirements for informed consent documentation and the conditions under which testing may occur without consent in emergency situations.

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Sponsor

Hurt, Chris

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

January 14, 2026

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Subjects
Controlled SubstancesPrivacy, ConfidentialityHealth CareDrugs, Synthetic or Analogue

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