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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Powell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
- P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee
- Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction