AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to postpartum medical assistance coverage.

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

TennCare - As introduced, extends eligibility for medical assistance under the TennCare program to a woman for a period up to 12 months after the date on which the woman’s pregnancy ends in live birth if the child meets the eligibility requirements for the CoverKids program. - Amends TCA Title 71.

Every action

10 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 19, 2023SenateFiled for introduction
2. Jan 20, 2023SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
3. Jan 21, 2023CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee · Senate Health and Welfare Committee
4. Mar 8, 2023CommitteePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/15/2023 · Senate Health and Welfare Committee
5. Mar 15, 2023SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/22/2023
6. Mar 15, 2023CommitteePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/22/2023 · Senate Health and Welfare Committee
7. Mar 22, 2023CommitteeRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
8. Apr 13, 2023CommitteePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2023 · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
9. Apr 11, 2024CommitteePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2024 · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
10. Apr 19, 2024CommitteePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024 · Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• JY Jeff YarbroD Primary sponsor · District 21