TN SB 401
died on adjournmentTennCare - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 401 pass?
No. TN SB 401 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 (2026-02-04): Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
What is TN SB 401 about?
TN SB 401 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 401?
Lamar is the primary sponsor of TN SB 401.
- Introduced
- 2025-02-10
- Latest action
- 2026-02-04 — Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Lamarprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-01-28
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
referral-committee
2025-02-26
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
2025-03-05
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2025-03-05
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
referral-committee
2026-01-15
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 1/21/2026
2026-01-21
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 2/4/2026
2026-01-28
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
2026-02-04
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Votes
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee 2/4/2026 Failed
2026-02-04 · fail · 3-6
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1387
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