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DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, directs the department of health to test for the presence of sickle cell trait in each newborn and, if the test results are positive for sickle cell trait, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the newborn tested as soon as practicable. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5.

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SENATE BILL 1697

By Akbari

HOUSE BILL 1944

By Love

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68,

Chapter 5, relative to sickle cell.

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