SB 1697 In Committee
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.
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Companion House Bill substituted
Apr 2, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Mar 25, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Mar 17, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Mar 17, 2026 · House
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 15, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction