SB0259Enacted

Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.

Tennessee SB0259 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to medical records, vaccinations, parental rights, and medical attention in schools. The bill expands parental access to a minor's mental health treatment records, requires informed consent for medical treatments in addition to vaccinations, and enhances parental rights regarding the care and health decisions of their children. It also allows school employees to provide basic first aid without prior parental consent, in addition to existing provisions for controlling bleeding.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0259 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to medical records, vaccinations, parental rights, and medical attention in schools. The bill expands parental access to a minor's mental health treatment records, requires informed consent for medical treatments in addition to vaccinations, and enhances parental rights regarding the care and health decisions of their children. It also allows school employees to provide basic first aid without prior parental consent, in addition to existing provisions for controlling bleeding.

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Sponsor

Pody, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2025

Last Action

May 18, 2026

Pub. Ch. 883

Subjects
ChildrenPhysicians and SurgeonsNurses, NursingLocal Education Agencies

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