SB2010

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2010 mandates that health insurance issuers using AI for medical necessity decisions must have a licensed professional review prior.

Tennessee SB2010 amends the state's health insurance regulations to ensure that any entity using artificial intelligence, algorithms, or software tools for utilization review or management must have a licensed healthcare professional review prior authorization requests for healthcare services. This requirement applies to all health insurance issuers, including TennCare and other state-managed programs. Violations of this provision are considered unfair claims practices, with potential for punitive damages, court costs, and attorney fees for affected individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Apr 1

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026

Mar 10

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee to 3/17/2026