Yes, IVF is legal in Tennessee, with no statewide bans, but providers must comply with Tennessee’s 2025 Assisted Reproductive Technology Act and local health department oversight. The law requires informed consent, embryo disposition agreements, and mandatory reporting to the Tennessee Department of Health, aligning with recent 2026 federal guidance on reproductive technology oversight.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Tennessee
- Embryo Disposition Agreements: Clinics must secure written agreements from patients on embryo storage, donation, or disposal prior to IVF procedures, per Tennessee Code § 68-31-101 et seq.
- Licensing and Reporting: IVF providers must hold active licenses from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and submit annual data on cycle outcomes, complications, and patient demographics to the Department of Health.
- Informed Consent Protocols: Mandatory pre-treatment disclosures include success rates, financial costs, and risks of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, enforced under the 2025 ART Act’s consumer protection provisions.