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HB 2290

Health Care - As introduced, creates a certification requirement to practice in assisted reproductive technology; requires the department of health to create a certification process for fertility clinics and makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

Tennessee bill HB 2290 requires state certification for fertility clinics and assisted reproductive technology practitioners, establishing regulatory oversight for the fertility treatment industry.

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Bill Summary · HB 2290

Legislative bill overview

HB 2290 would establish a state certification requirement for practitioners and clinics providing assisted reproductive technology (ART) services in Tennessee. The bill directs the Department of Health to create and administer a certification process for fertility clinics and requires practitioners to meet specified qualifications before offering ART procedures.

Why is this important

This bill addresses regulatory gaps in the fertility industry, which currently operates with minimal state oversight in Tennessee. Certification requirements could establish baseline standards for safety, competency, and clinic operations, potentially protecting patients seeking fertility treatments from unqualified or substandard providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry burden: Fertility clinics and practitioners may face increased compliance costs and administrative requirements, potentially raising treatment costs for patients or reducing clinic availability in rural areas
  • Regulatory scope uncertainty: The bill's amendments across five different Tennessee Code titles suggest complex regulatory interactions that could create unintended consequences or enforcement challenges
  • Professional autonomy concerns: Medical organizations may resist state certification requirements, arguing existing medical licensing and accreditation standards are sufficient
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill language doesn't clarify what specific qualifications, training hours, or facility standards the certification will require, leaving implementation details unclear

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

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