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
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 23, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 3 | Apr 21, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/16/2025 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |