TennCare - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Looking ahead

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 24Sponsor(s) Added.Latest
   2. Apr 23H. refused to recede from am. no. 1
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   3. Apr 23Conf. comm. appointed. (Rep. Carringer, Bulso, Renuea, Hulsey, Terry, B. Martin, Clemmons)
   4. Apr 23Senate refused to recede from its non-concurrence.
   5. Apr 23Conference Committee appointed (Watson, Bowling, Kyle)
   6. Apr 23Conf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Carringer, Bulso, Reneau, Hulsey, Terry, B. Martin, Clemmons)
   7. Apr 23Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 5
   8. Apr 20Senate refused to concur in amendmentMinor
   9. Apr 20Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   10. Apr 17Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/20/2026
2. 2025
   1. Apr 22Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
   2. Apr 21Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   3. Apr 21Subst. for comp. HB.Major
   4. Apr 21H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0247)Major
   5. Apr 21Passed H., as am., Ayes 66, Nays 23, PNV 3Passed House
   6. Apr 21Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2025
   7. Apr 16Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0238)
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/16/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   8. Apr 16Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0239)
   9. Apr 16Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 7Passed Senate
   10. Apr 16Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   11. Apr 16Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   12. Apr 14Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
   13. Mar 25Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
       • Vote recorded SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/25/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   14. Mar 25Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   15. Mar 19Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
   16. Mar 18Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025
   17. Mar 13Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   18. Mar 11Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   19. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor CommitteeMinor
   20. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   21. Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced