Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB1039 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 where immediate medical attention is required. The bill affects licensed healthcare professionals and emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and informed consent in medical testing. Key provisions include requirements for consent documentation and the conditions under which testing may occur without consent.
Tennessee SB1039 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 where immediate medical attention is required. The bill affects licensed healthcare professionals and emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and informed consent in medical testing. Key provisions include requirements for consent documentation and the conditions under which testing may occur without consent.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
March 17, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee