HB1775Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to cancer testing.
Introduced by Richard Scarbrough, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for an individual with a personal or family history of cancer that is recommended by a healthcare professional, and evidence-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Action Def. in s/c Insurance Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
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