Tennessee · 114
SB 1626
Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for an individual with a personal or family history of cancer that is recommended by a healthcare professional, and evidence-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 1626 proposes requiring health plans and insurers to cover clinical genetic testing for inherited gene mutations in individuals with a personal or family history of cancer when recommended by a healthcare professional. The bill also mandates coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for those at increased cancer risk as defined by National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. This legislation amends TCA Titles 4, 56, and 71.
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Sponsors
- Richard Briggs Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |