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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.

Sponsor

Janice Bowling (R-TN)

Introduced

2025-02-05

Policy area

Health

Latest action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee