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TN HB1104
TN HB1104AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to medical assistance.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
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 Section 71-5-126 from Tennessee Code Annotated, which previously required the governor to obtain authorization from the general assembly before making decisions or obligating the state regarding the expansion of optional enrollment in the state's medical assistance program (Medicaid). By deleting this entire section, the bill effectively grants the governor more unilateral authority to make decisions about Medicaid expansion without needing prior legislative approval. The change would allow the governor to pursue potential Medicaid expansion more independently, potentially streamlining the process of considering changes to the state's medical assistance program. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as specified in Section 2, with the stated rationale that it serves the public welfare.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Def. in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026 (on 03/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1104&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0316 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0316.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1104.pdf |
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