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TN HB0169
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Esther Helton-Haynes
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Section 56-7-2328 to expand definitions related to contraceptive coverage in health insurance law, defining "contraceptive" as any device, medication, biological product, or procedure intended to prevent pregnancy, whether for contraception or other health needs
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Extends coverage requirements to include TennCare (Medicaid) and CoverKids programs, along with managed care organizations contracting with the state to provide these programs
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Defines "health benefit plan" broadly to include hospital, surgical, and medical expense policies, HMO contracts, employer-offered plans, and state-administered plans
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Excludes limited-benefit policies such as accident, dental, vision, disability income, long-term care, Medicare supplement, and workers' compensation insurance from the requirements
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Changes the implementation date from July 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.
Insurance, Health, Accident
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
3/11/2026