Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB1681 prohibits hospital emergency departments from denying appropriate medical screening examinations to pregnant women who are in active labor or experiencing an emergency medical condition. The bill affects healthcare providers and facilities by requiring that a pregnant woman's condition be stabilized before any transfer can occur, and it mandates that transfers only happen based on the recommendation of an examining physician or qualified medical professional. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties and licensing sanctions for violations of these provisions.
Tennessee SB1681 prohibits hospital emergency departments from denying appropriate medical screening examinations to pregnant women who are in active labor or experiencing an emergency medical condition. The bill affects healthcare providers and facilities by requiring that a pregnant woman's condition be stabilized before any transfer can occur, and it mandates that transfers only happen based on the recommendation of an examining physician or qualified medical professional. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties and licensing sanctions for violations of these provisions.
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