HB 2523 In Committee
Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," which prohibits the exercise of a healthcare provider's right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act from allowing the provider to refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that are within the scope of the provider's license and professional obligations; prohibits the exercise of such right from allowing a healthcare institution or healthcare payer to adopt or enforce a policy, guideline, or contractual provision that results in the denial of pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 1, Part 9.
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
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- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2026
- Last action
- Mar 10, 2026 — Sponsor(s) Added.
- Session
- 114
- Momentum
- 33 · Low