Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2461: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, requires each fertility clinic operating in this state to obtain a certificate from the department of health to perform assisted reproductive technology services. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2461 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, requires each fertility clinic operating in this state to obtain a certificate from the department of health to perform assisted reproductive technology services. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1139.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 1139
- Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
- Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0802)
- Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA1110)
- Senate Reset on Final Message Calendar
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/20/2026
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