HB0638Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to healthcare providers.
Introduced by Michele Carringer, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Sponsor(s) Added.
April 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 16, 2025
11
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | No |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | No |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee- Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 4/1/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/7/2025
Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/14/2025
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
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