SB 401 TennCare - 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.
Latest: Mar 5, 2025 · Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee 2/4/2026 Failed
3 yes · 6 no
Feb 4, 2026 · Result: fail
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee 2/4/2026 Failed
3 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | – |
| Republican | 2 | 6 |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
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 Health and Welfare Committee
Mar 5, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Full official history (10 actions)
- Jan 28, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Feb 26, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
- Mar 5, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 5, 2025SenateAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Jan 15, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 1/21/2026
- Jan 21, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 2/4/2026
- Jan 28, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
- Feb 4, 2026SenateFailed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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