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Yes: 137 • No: 9
TennesseeHB 1944114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, relative to sickle cell.
Sponsored By: Jr. Love, Jr. (Democrat)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Sickle cell tests for all Tennessee newborns
Beginning on the law’s effective date, the Tennessee Department of Health tests every newborn for sickle cell trait. If a baby tests positive, the Department notifies the parent or legal guardian as soon as practicable. This applies to babies born on or after the law’s effective date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jr. Love, Jr.
Democrat • House
Cosponsors
Karen D. Camper
Democrat • House
Jesse Chism
Democrat • House
John Ray Clemmons
Democrat • House
Justin J. Pearson
Democrat • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/6/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/6/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 3/30/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/30/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026
Yes: 77 • No: 9
House vote • 3/24/2026
HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 3/11/2026
HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
4/21/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/9/2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
4/8/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/8/2026SenateEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/7/2026HouseSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/6/2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/6/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/2/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
3/31/2026HousePassed H., Ayes 77, Nays 9, PNV 0
3/30/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/30/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
3/26/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
3/25/2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/24/2026HousePlaced on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
3/18/2026HouseAction def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
3/17/2026HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
3/11/2026HousePlaced on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
3/4/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
3/4/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
2/25/2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
2/18/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
2/11/2026HouseP2C, ref. to Health Committee
2/4/2026HouseAssigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
2/4/2026House
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