Bill

Bill > SB0865


TN SB0865

TN SB0865
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, relative to insurance.


summary

Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, generally requires a group policy in this state that provides hospital, surgical, or major medical expense insurance on an expense incurred basis to an employee or member to extend such policy coverage for a period of time when the employee or member has been terminated if certain criteria is met. - Amends TCA Title 56.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the definition of "portable electronics insurance" to include "optical products insurance," which encompasses smart glasses, non-electronic eyewear, and prescription or non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, and clarifies that vendors selling these products or related services must clearly disclose if insurance coverage is included and separately itemize any charges for such coverage if not included. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision requiring group health insurance policies that cover hospital, surgical, or major medical expenses to allow employees or members to continue their coverage for a limited time after termination, provided they pay the full premium, with certain exceptions such as non-payment of contributions or eligibility for Medicare.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 931 (on 05/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Insurance Regulation
Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...