SB0231Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to speech therapy.
Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires TACIR to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing and potential effects of enacting the insurance coverage requirements proposed in Senate Bill 231 of the 114th General Assembly, as originally filed; requires TACIR to publish a report of its findings and recommendations. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 21, 2025
85
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
89 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 | No |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/20/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/24/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0134)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0143)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0144)
Passed H., Ayes 85, Nays 4, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 416
Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
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