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TN SB0589
TN SB0589AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
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 expands the definition of a "health benefit plan" to include various insurance policies, service contracts, and state-administered programs like TennCare and CoverKids, while excluding certain limited coverage types. Crucially, it mandates that any health benefit plan providing coverage for prescription contraceptives, which amends, renews, or delivers a policy on or after July 1, 2027, must allow individuals to obtain a 12-month supply of contraceptives at one time, unless their healthcare provider specifically advises against it. This change aims to improve access to contraception by enabling longer prescription refills.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Raumesh Akbari (D)*,
Heidi Campbell (D),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
London Lamar (D),
Shane Reeves (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595 (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=SB0589&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0595.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0589 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0471.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0471 (12868) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1478.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/SB0589.pdf |
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