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TN HB0296
TN HB0296AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to speech therapy.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires TACIR to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing and potential effects of enacting the insurance coverage requirements proposed in Senate Bill 231 of the 114th General Assembly, as originally filed; requires TACIR to publish a report of its findings and recommendations. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), a state agency that studies government-related issues, to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential implementation and effects of proposed insurance coverage requirements for speech therapy. Specifically, TACIR will examine the feasibility of mandating health benefit plans to provide coverage for habilitative and rehabilitative speech therapy services without annual benefit limits, medical condition restrictions, or utilization management constraints, and covering both in-person and telehealth speech therapy. The commission is required to publish a detailed report of its findings and recommendations by July 31, 2026, and deliver copies to the chief clerks of the senate and house of representatives, as well as the legislative librarian. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Harold Love (D)*,
Aftyn Behn (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Michael Hale (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 416 (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0296&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0416.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB0296 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0144.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0296 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0143.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0144 (4928) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0451.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0143 (4900) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0442.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0231 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0231.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0296.pdf |
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