Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2163: Health Care - As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of legislative developments occurring in neighboring states within the last five years concerning patient access to and patient safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology; requires the commissioner to publish and transmit to the general assembly the commissioner's findings and recommendations no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.

Introduced Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 2163 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of legislative developments occurring in neighboring states within the last five years concerning patient access to and patient safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology; requires the commissioner to publish and transmit to the general assembly the commissioner's findings and recommendations no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Iris Rudder (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Iris Rudder (Republican).