Insurance, Health, Accident - 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.

Looking ahead

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History

1. 2026
   1. Mar 23Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595Latest
   2. Feb 19Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
   3. Feb 19Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   4. Feb 17Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/19/2026
   5. Feb 11Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   6. Feb 10Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0
      • Vote recorded SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/10/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   7. Feb 5Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/10/2026
   8. Feb 3Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/10/2026
2. 2025
   1. Mar 25Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor CommitteeMinor
   2. Mar 19Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
   3. Mar 18Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   4. Mar 18Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025
   5. Mar 13Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   6. Mar 11Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/18/2025
   7. Mar 11Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   8. Mar 5Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
   9. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor CommitteeMinor
   10. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   11. Jan 30Filed for introductionIntroduced