SB1382

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to step therapy.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee SB1382 mandates a study on insurers' online processes for step therapy exceptions to ensure accessibility for patients and practitioners.

Tennessee SB1382 requires the Department of Commerce and Insurance to study the ease of access for patients and prescribing practitioners to insurers' online processes for requesting step therapy exceptions. The study aims to assess whether insurers comply with the requirement of § 56-7-3502(a) in a manner that is easily accessible and does not impose unnecessary barriers. The commissioner must deliver the findings and any legislative recommendations to the chief clerks of the senate and house of representatives, and the legislative librarian by December 15, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 505

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

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