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TN SB 1356

died on adjournment

TennCare - As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for individuals whose gross annual income is equal to or less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level; clarifies that the amendment takes effect upon federal approval. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1356 pass?

No. TN SB 1356 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-02-12): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

What is TN SB 1356 about?

TN SB 1356 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “TennCare - As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for individuals whose gross annual income is equal to or less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level; clarifies that the amendment takes effect upon federal approval. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1356?

Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1356.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Akbariprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-06

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

    referral-committee

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