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

HB 1775: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical 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 evidence-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1775 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical 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 evidence-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican).