Legislative record

HB 638STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

TennCare - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Latest action: Comp. SB subst.

Voted 4/21/2025

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·3 other

  • Bryan Terry

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT
  • Mark White

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT
  • Bryan Terry

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/21/2025Sponsor(s) Added.
  2. 4/21/2025Comp. SB subst.
  3. 4/17/2025H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
  4. 4/16/2025Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
  5. 4/16/2025Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
  6. 4/9/2025Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2025
  7. 4/7/2025Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/14/2025
  8. 4/2/2025Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/7/2025
  9. 4/1/2025Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
  10. 3/26/2025Placed on cal. Health Committee for 4/1/2025