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TN SB0316
TN SB0316AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to medical assistance.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes the requirement that the governor receive authorization by the general assembly prior to making any decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. - Amends TCA Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill removes an existing section of Tennessee law (Section 71-5-126) that previously required the governor to obtain authorization from the general assembly before making decisions or committing the state to expand optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. The medical assistance program, commonly known as Medicaid, is a state-federal partnership that provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals. By eliminating this requirement, the bill would grant the governor more direct authority to make decisions about Medicaid expansion without needing prior legislative approval. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, with the justification that it serves the public welfare. The proposed change could potentially streamline the process for considering Medicaid expansion in Tennessee by removing an additional legislative hurdle for the governor.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0316&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0316 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0316.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0316.pdf |
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