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TN SB1803

TN SB1803
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to insurance.


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/09/2026
Passed
04/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, directs the commissioner to use existing resources to study recent innovations by neighboring states to address substance use disorder through new health insurance coverage and reimbursement methods, strategies, or models; requires the commissioner to compile the findings and any recommendations from the study into a report for transmission to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Tennessee Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance to research and analyze how neighboring states are innovating in health insurance to address substance use disorder, including exploring new ways to cover and pay for treatment and recovery housing. The commissioner must then compile these findings and any potential legislative suggestions into a report, which will be submitted to the state's legislative leaders and the legislative librarian by December 31, 2026, with the report's delivery potentially being done electronically.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/23/2026 (on 04/28/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform

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