SB1626

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to cancer testing.

Introduced·1/13/26

Tennessee SB1626 mandates health plans to cover genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations and evidence-based cancer imaging without cost-sharing.

Tennessee SB1626 amends state law to require health plans to cover genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations and evidence-based cancer imaging without imposing cost-sharing requirements. This coverage applies to individuals with a personal or family history of cancer as recommended by healthcare professionals and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. The act specifies that these services must be exempt from deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 3 PNV 1

5 Yea

RRRDR

3 Nay

RRR

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 24

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026