HB1061

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to no surprise ambulance billing.

Chamber Passed·4/2/26

HB1061 aims to prevent balance billing for out-of-network ambulance services in Tennessee.

HB1061 amends Tennessee law to prohibit out-of-network ambulance service providers from balance billing enrollees in health benefit plans. Effective July 1, 2025, enrollees will only pay the lesser of their in-network cost-sharing amount, the provider's billed charges, or 325% of the federal Medicare rate for the same service. This change ensures that enrollees are not unexpectedly charged more for out-of-network emergency ambulance services.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–0 · Apr 2
Current
The Senate
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 6

Senate

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

Apr 2

House

H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0827)

Apr 2

House

Sponsor(s) Added.