Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1101: TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of the expansion. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1101 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of the expansion. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Gabby Salinas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Failed in s/c Tenncare Subcommittee of Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gabby Salinas (Democratic).