HB0169

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.

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Tennessee HB0169 amends definitions and extends the effective date for contraception coverage in health benefit plans.

Tennessee HB0169 revises definitions for terms such as "contraceptive," "health benefit plan," and "healthcare provider." It also extends the effective date for requiring health benefit plans to cover contraceptive services from July 1, 2024, to January 1, 2026. This change affects health benefit plans, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking contraceptive services in Tennessee.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

4:30 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

10:30 AM

House Insurance Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 23

Pub. Ch. 595

Mar 23

Effective date(s) 07/01/2027

Mar 18

Signed by Governor.