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TN HB0169
TN HB0169AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time by an insured person. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to require health benefit plans, which are defined to include various insurance policies, service contracts, and state-administered programs like TennCare and CoverKids, to provide coverage for a 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives when an insured person requests it, unless a healthcare provider advises against it. This change applies to health benefit plans that are amended, renewed, or delivered on or after July 1, 2027, and aims to ensure easier access to contraceptives by allowing individuals to obtain a full year's supply at once.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (18)
Esther Helton (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Karen Camper (D),
Scott Cepicky (R),
John Clemmons (D),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Renea Jones (R),
Doc Kumar (R),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Harold Love (D),
Jerome Moon (R),
Iris Rudder (R),
Gabby Salinas (D),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Dave Wright (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2027 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0169&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0595.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB0169 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0548.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0169 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0081.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0081 (3958) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0188.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0169 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0169.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0169.pdf |
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