SB0044Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 71, relative to doulas.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, adds doula services performed by a person with a verification of certification to the list of services that may be provided as medical assistance under the TennCare program; directs the department of health to establish by rule a process for the verification of certification to a person who demonstrates that the person has completed a doula training program that meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
March 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · March 20, 2025
23
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Bo Watson | 11 | No |
| Ken Yager | 12 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/19/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0081)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0003)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 5
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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