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

SB 1039: Controlled Substances - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare facility from authorizing a licensed healthcare professional from performing a drug or alcohol test or screen on a patient who is pregnant, less than one year postpartum, or a newborn without written and oral consent; allows for a drug or alcohol test or screen to be performed without the consent of the patient in certain listed situations. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1039 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Controlled Substances - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare facility from authorizing a licensed healthcare professional from performing a drug or alcohol test or screen on a patient who is pregnant, less than one year postpartum, or a newborn without written and oral consent; allows for a drug or alcohol test or screen to be performed without the consent of the patient in certain listed situations. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).