HB1280Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 9 and Title 71, relative to medical expenses.
Introduced by Timothy Hill, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, creates the medical expense relief fund to assist the next of kin and the estate of a decedent who was enrolled in TennCare at the time of death with paying the decedent's medical debt and expenses; requires the department of human services to administer the fund and the awarding of grants. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 9 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/16/2025
April 16, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · April 16, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
| Justin Lafferty | 89 | Yes |
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 3/12/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/18/2025
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/25/2025
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/25/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/31/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/7/2025
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
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/16/2025
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