Bill Title: As enacted, creates exemption from eye treatment given to newborns and infants for the minor child of any person who files with the department of health a signed, written statement that the treatment conflicts with the person's religious tenets and practices; removes Class C misdemeanor penalty for a physician, nurse, or midwife failing to administer the treatment. - Amends TCA Section 68-5-202.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-05-02 - Pub. Ch. 989 [SB2371 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Draft (#2)	2016-02-02	PDF	Link	View (#2)
Draft (#1)	2016-01-21	PDF	Link	View (#1)

Amendments

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