Tennessee · 114
SB 1389
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.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 1389 prohibits healthcare providers participating in TennCare or CoverKids from refusing services to enrollees solely because the enrollee refuses a vaccine or immunization. The bill also bars the bureau from reimbursing providers who violate this prohibition and requires the director to adopt rules to implement these provisions.
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Sponsors
- Bo Watson Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed | upper | — | 4a1731fb-e530-435d-baf2-080af776dd00 | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 23, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4a1731fb-e530-435d-baf2-080af776dd00 CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION… | lower | — | 9750867f-2c2f-410b-84b8-b1b8fb57ed8a | pass | 0 | 0 | 3 | Apr 21, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9750867f-2c2f-410b-84b8-b1b8fb57ed8a CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/16/2025 Passed (1) | upper | — | 8365af67-07e4-438a-a90c-e60850c73316 | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8365af67-07e4-438a-a90c-e60850c73316 CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… | upper | — | bad29d06-1131-419e-ab84-c64f652538dc | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bad29d06-1131-419e-ab84-c64f652538dc CC0-1.0 |