HB1074Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 63, Chapter 1, relative to prior authorization for healthcare services.
Introduced by Johnny Garrett, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, removes the requirement that a provider notify a patient of communication between the provider and a health insurance entity or healthcare facility concerning additional information needed to process a prior authorization request for the patient; removes the requirement that an utilization review agent notify the enrollee and the provider or healthcare facility when additional information is needed from the enrollee, provider, or healthcare facility to make a determination on the request for prior authorization. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 63, Chapter 1.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 125
April 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 12, 2025
15
Yes
0
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?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| Yusuf Hakeem | 28 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | Yes |
| William Slater | 35 | Yes |
| Michael Hale | 40 | Yes |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | Yes |
| Mike Sparks | 49 | Yes |
| Bob Freeman | 56 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Insurance Committee
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Sponsor change.
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/26/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/4/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Insurance Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/12/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 125
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