All Roll Calls
Yes: 9 • No: 0
TennesseeSB 1697114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, relative to sickle cell.
Sponsored By: Raumesh Akbari (Democrat)
Second Reading
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Raumesh Akbari
Democrat • Senate
Cosponsors
Heidi Campbell
Democrat • Senate
Sara Kyle
Democrat • Senate
London Lamar
Democrat • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/1/2026
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Companion House Bill substituted
4/6/2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
4/1/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
3/25/2026SenateReset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
3/18/2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
1/22/2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
1/21/2026SenateFiled for introduction
1/15/2026Senate
Bill Text
Fiscal Note
Introduced
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