SB 1389 TennCare - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Latest: Apr 21, 2025 · Sponsor(s) Added.
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed
66 yes · 23 no · 3 other
Apr 21, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed
66 yes · 23 no · 3 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 | – |
| Democratic | – | 21 | – |
| Republican | 66 | 1 | 3 |
How each member voted (92)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no
Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/16/2025 Passed
26 yes · 7 no
Apr 16, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/16/2025 Passed
26 yes · 7 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 |
| Republican | 25 | 1 |
How each member voted (33)
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Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/25/2025 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
Mar 25, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/25/2025 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 7 | – |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Apr 16, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 7
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 66, Nays 23, PNV 3
Full official history (31 actions)
- Feb 6, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Mar 11, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
- Mar 13, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
- Mar 18, 2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025
- Mar 19, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
- Mar 25, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Mar 25, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 14, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
- Apr 16, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0239)
- Apr 16, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Apr 16, 2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 7
- Apr 16, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 16, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0238)
- Apr 21, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 21, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 21, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0247)
- Apr 21, 2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 66, Nays 23, PNV 3
- Apr 21, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2025
- Apr 22, 2025SenateRe-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Apr 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/20/2026
- Apr 20, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 20, 2026SenateSenate refused to concur in amendment
- Apr 23, 2026SenateSenate refused to recede from its non-concurrence.
- Apr 23, 2026HouseH. refused to recede from am. no. 1
- Apr 23, 2026HouseConf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Carringer, Bulso, Reneau, Hulsey, Terry, B. Martin, Clemmons)
- Apr 23, 2026SenateConference Committee appointed (Watson, Bowling, Kyle)
- Apr 23, 2026HouseConf. comm. appointed. (Rep. Carringer, Bulso, Renuea, Hulsey, Terry, B. Martin, Clemmons)
- Apr 23, 2026SenateConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 5
- Apr 24, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
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