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TN SB0589
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Raumesh Akbari
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Section 56-7-2328 to establish updated definitions for "contraceptive," "health benefit plan," "health insurance entity," and "healthcare provider" related to insurance coverage requirements
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Defines "contraceptive" broadly to include any device, medication, biological product, or procedure intended to prevent pregnancy, whether used specifically for pregnancy prevention or other health needs
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Expands the definition of "health benefit plan" to explicitly include coverage provided through TennCare (Medicaid) and the CoverKids program
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Extends the implementation deadline for contraceptive coverage requirements from July 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026
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Takes effect 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
Sponsor(s) Added.
2/19/2026