SB0401Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to TennCare.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2026, a minor who is enrolled in TennCare medicaid or the CoverKids program to remain eligible for such program until the minor reaches 18; prohibits the division of TennCare from subjecting the minor to a redetermination of eligibility or disenrollment, except under certain circumstances; requires the director of TennCare to submit any necessary federal waiver request by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 71.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee · February 4, 2026
3
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | No |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | No |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | No |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | No |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | 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 3/5/2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 1/21/2026
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 2/4/2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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