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

HB 1291: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health insurance carriers to provide mental health coverage in parity with alcoholism and drug dependence coverage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1291 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health insurance carriers to provide mental health coverage in parity with alcoholism and drug dependence coverage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic).