Maternal Health Care Protection Act
Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 1, Part 9.
Tennessee HB2523, titled the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," prohibits healthcare providers from exercising their right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act to refuse participation in or payment for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services. The bill affects healthcare providers, institutions, and payers by preventing them from adopting policies that deny such services. Key provisions include the restriction on refusal based on conscience and the enforcement of obligations to provide pregnancy-related care within the scope of professional licensing.
Tennessee HB2523, titled the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," prohibits healthcare providers from exercising their right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act to refuse participation in or payment for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services. The bill affects healthcare providers, institutions, and payers by preventing them from adopting policies that deny such services. Key provisions include the restriction on refusal based on conscience and the enforcement of obligations to provide pregnancy-related care within the scope of professional licensing.
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Behn, Aftyn
114th General Assembly
February 3, 2026
March 10, 2026
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee