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SB 1010

Birth Control - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

Failed Tennessee bill would have amended state law to establish contraceptive access protections across multiple regulatory domains but died in committee without advancement.

Failed in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee / no second
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Bill Summary · SB 1010

Legislative bill overview

SB 1010, the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act," amends multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles to establish protections related to contraceptive access and use. The bill failed to advance in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on March 11, 2025, when it received no second for a motion to discuss it further.

Why is this important

Contraceptive access is a significant healthcare and personal autonomy issue affecting reproductive planning for many Tennessee residents. The bill's failure reflects ongoing legislative debate about the state's role in regulating or protecting access to birth control, a topic that has gained prominence following changes to federal reproductive healthcare policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments: The bill touches seven different Tennessee Code titles (including education, commerce, insurance, and labor), suggesting broad regulatory changes whose specific provisions are unclear from the title alone
  • Committee opposition or concerns: The bill's failure without a second motion suggests significant committee skepticism, though specific objections are not publicly documented in this summary
  • Ideological positioning: Contraceptive policy remains polarized in some state legislatures, with disagreements over government involvement in reproductive healthcare access

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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