SB0522Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes the bureau to provide coverage and treatment on behalf of an enrollee for the diagnosis, including genetic testing, and treatment of Kleefstra syndrome in the same manner and to the same extent that the bureau provides coverage for autism spectrum disorder, Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome, and other similar or related genetic disorders, when determined to be medically necessary. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 145
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0 · March 11, 2025
6
Yes
3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | No |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | No |
| John Stevens | 24 | No |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Raumesh Akbari | 29 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | 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 6, Nays 3 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 145
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