Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1722: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, prohibits a health insurance issuer or managed health insurance issuer from reimbursing for testing services a medical laboratory that is eligible to participate as an in-network participating provider at a rate less than the CMS clinical laboratory fee schedule for medical labs in this state; permits a managed health insurance issuer to require such lab to meet the performance metrics required of in-network labs. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 23.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1722 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, prohibits a health insurance issuer or managed health insurance issuer from reimbursing for testing services a medical laboratory that is eligible to participate as an in-network participating provider at a rate less than the CMS clinical laboratory fee schedule for medical labs in this state; permits a managed health insurance issuer to require such lab to meet the performance metrics required of in-network labs. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 23. Primary sponsor: Bobby Harshbarger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Harshbarger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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 General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction