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HB 638

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

HB 638 prohibits healthcare providers participating in TennCare or CoverKids from refusing services to enrollees solely because they decline vaccines. The bill also bars the bureau from reimbursing providers who violate this rule and requires the director to adopt implementing rules. It amends multiple sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated.

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Issue tags AI-classified

Healthcare 95% Civil Rights & Liberties 65%

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025… lower fail 0 0 0 Apr 21, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules… lower pass 0 0 0 Apr 16, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations… lower pass 0 0 2 Apr 1, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee… lower pass 0 0 1 Mar 26, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0