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

SB 589: Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time by an insured person. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595

Plain-language summary

SB 589 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time by an insured person. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).