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

SB 44: Health Care - As introduced, adds doula services performed by a person with a verification of certification to the list of services that may be provided as medical assistance under the TennCare program; directs the department of health to establish by rule a process for the verification of certification to a person who demonstrates that the person has completed a doula training program that meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 71.

Passed one chamber Last action March 24, 2025: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 44 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As introduced, adds doula services performed by a person with a verification of certification to the list of services that may be provided as medical assistance under the TennCare program; directs the department of health to establish by rule a process for the verification of certification to a person who demonstrates that the person has completed a doula training program that meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).