Tennessee - Session 114
Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to cancer testing.
For plans issued, amended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026, this bill requires a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, to include coverage for ( i ) c linical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for an individual with a personal or family history of cancer that is recommended by a healthcare professional , and (ii) e videnced-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN ) clinical practice guideli nes. Such required coverage must not be subject to cost-sharing requirements. However, if, under federal law, application of the above provisions would result in health savings account ineligibility under federal law , then the above provisions appl y for health savings account-qualified high deductible health plans with respect to the deductible of such a plan after the enrollee has satisfied the minimum deductible under federal law , except for items or services that are preventive care, in which case the above provisions apply regardless of whether such minimum deductible has been s atisfied.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-11 | Status | failed |
| 2026-03-11 | Latest Action | Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1470 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63, relative to mental health. | enrolled |
| HB 1564 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 3, relative to the board of podiatric medical examiners. | enrolled |
| HB 1665 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the protection of minors in healthcare settings. | enrolled |
| HB 1741 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 41; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the use of drugs for the treatment of pain. | enrolled |
| HB 1872 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to private causes of action. | in_committee |
| HB 1942 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act. | enrolled |
| HB 1989 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66, relative to armed forces. | in_committee |
| HB 2246 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to stem cell therapies. | in_committee |