Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 851: TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of the expansion. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 851 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of the expansion. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.
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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
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction