SB1426Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to pediatric medical disorders.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts "Lucca's Law," which addresses TennCare coverage of treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 482
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 · March 25, 2025
9
Yes
0
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 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| 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 3/18/2025
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 482
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