Tennessee § 68-1-1304 - Positive test result for Down syndrome — Information provided to expectant or new parent.
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§ 68-1-1304. Positive test result for Down syndrome — Information provided to expectant or new parent.
A healthcare provider who renders prenatal or postnatal care or a genetic counselor who renders genetic counseling may, upon receipt of a positive test result from a test for Down syndrome, provide the expectant or new parent with the information provided by the department under this part. Nothing in this section creates a duty of care or other legal obligation beyond the requirements set forth in this section. Acts 2018, ch. 773, § 1. Code Commission Notes. Acts 2018, ch. 773, § 1 purported to enact a new part 26 in title 68, ch. 1, §§ 68-1-2601 — 68-1-2604 ; however, that part was enacted as part 13, in title 68, ch. 1, §§ 68-1-1301 — 68-1-1304 , by authority of the code commission. Compiler's Notes. Former part 13, §§ 68-1-1301 — 68-1-1305 , concerning the Tennessee environmental protection fund, was transferred to title 68, ch. 203 in 1992. Effective Dates. Acts 2018, ch. 773, § 2. July 1, 2018.
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