Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 70: TennCare - As introduced, requires a TennCare health benefit plan renewed or issued on or after July 1, 2025, by a health insurance carrier to provide coverage and reimbursement for biomarker testing for preeclampsia in pregnant women. - Amends TCA 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 70 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, requires a TennCare health benefit plan renewed or issued on or after July 1, 2025, by a health insurance carrier to provide coverage and reimbursement for biomarker testing for preeclampsia in pregnant women. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Helton-Haynes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to s/c Tenncare Subcommittee
- Ref. to Insurance Committee - Government Operations for Review
- P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction