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

HB 1646: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health benefit plans entered into, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for services related to acquired brain injury; requires the commissioner of commerce and insurance to promulgate rules to provide a process for an expedited appeal of an adverse determination related to such coverage. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1646 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health benefit plans entered into, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for services related to acquired brain injury; requires the commissioner of commerce and insurance to promulgate rules to provide a process for an expedited appeal of an adverse determination related to such coverage. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic).