HB0858Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to step therapy.
Introduced by Rebecca Alexander, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, revises law relative to the treatment and coverage of treatment for stage 4 advanced metastatic cancer, blood cancer, metastatic blood cancer, and associated conditions; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 · April 21, 2025
92
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
93 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 |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Ref. to Insurance Committee
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Insurance Committee
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/25/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/27/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/31/2025
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0149)
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., as am., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0243)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
H. Placed on Message Calendar 4/17/2025
H. concurred in S. am. no. 1 Ayes 92, Nays 0 PNV 1 HB0858
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 505
Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
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