Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act
Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB1220, titled the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act," aimed to establish a fundamental right for individuals to make decisions regarding their reproductive health care, specifically concerning the use of contraceptives. The bill sought to ensure that healthcare providers offer contraceptive services and information, mandated health insurance carriers to provide full coverage for contraceptive methods, and prohibited discrimination in access based on various personal characteristics. Key provisions included requirements for affordable access to contraceptives and protections against state-imposed limitations on their sale and use. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
Tennessee HB1220, titled the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act," aimed to establish a fundamental right for individuals to make decisions regarding their reproductive health care, specifically concerning the use of contraceptives. The bill sought to ensure that healthcare providers offer contraceptive services and information, mandated health insurance carriers to provide full coverage for contraceptive methods, and prohibited discrimination in access based on various personal characteristics. Key provisions included requirements for affordable access to contraceptives and protections against state-imposed limitations on their sale and use. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
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Johnson, Gloria
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 18, 2025
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee