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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Lamar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0081)
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0003)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 5
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/19/2025
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