All Roll Calls
Yes: 246 • No: 11
TennesseeHB 0169114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Insurance, Health, Accident
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
12-month birth control refills on request
Starting July 1, 2027, your health plan must let you get a 12-month supply of prescription birth control at one time. This applies only if the plan is renewed, amended, or delivered on or after that date and it covers prescription contraceptives. You must ask for the 12-month fill. Your prescriber can instruct the pharmacy to give a smaller amount.
More products count as contraceptives
State law now defines what counts as a contraceptive. It includes any device, medicine, biological product, or procedure that prevents pregnancy and is legally marketed under federal law. This guides what health plans and providers treat as contraception. The change takes effect July 1, 2027.
TennCare and CoverKids count as health plans
Starting July 1, 2027, TennCare and CoverKids policies count as health benefit plans for contraception rules. Their managed care plans count as health insurance entities and must follow the same rules. Limited-benefit products like dental, vision, Medicare supplement, workers’ comp, and auto medical pay are not included. The law also clarifies who is a healthcare provider under these rules and requires state licensure or certification.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Rebecca K. Alexander
Republican • House
Karen D. Camper
Democrat • House
Scott Cepicky
Republican • House
John Ray Clemmons
Democrat • House
Elaine Davis
Republican • House
Rick Eldridge
Republican • House
Bob Freeman
Democrat • House
Renea Jones
Republican • House
Sabi 'Doc' Kumar
Republican • House
Tom Leatherwood
Republican • House
Mary Littleton
Republican • House
Harold Love, Jr.
Democrat • House
Jerome Moon
Republican • House
Iris Rudder
Republican • House
Gabby Salinas
Democrat • House
Kevin Vaughan
Republican • House
Dave Wright
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/26/2026
Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 2/26/2026
Yes: 82 • No: 7
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 2/19/2026
Yes: 30 • No: 2
House vote • 2/9/2026
Haynes - HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY HELTON-HAYNES PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/9/2026
Yes: 92 • No: 2
House vote • 2/9/2026
Haynes - HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2025
Haynes - HOUSE INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2025
Haynes - HOUSE INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
Haynes - INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
Haynes - INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2027
3/23/2026Pub. Ch. 595
3/23/2026Signed by Governor.
3/18/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
3/11/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
3/9/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
3/9/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
2/26/2026HouseH. concurred in S. am. no. 1 Ayes 82, Nays 7 PNV 0 HB0169
2/26/2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar for 2/26/2026
2/23/2026HousePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 2
2/19/2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0471)
2/19/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
2/19/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
2/12/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
2/10/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 2, PNV 3
2/9/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0548)
2/9/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2/9/2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0081)
2/9/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2/5/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026
2/5/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2/4/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
2/4/2026HouseTaken off notice for cal. in Calendar & Rules Committee
4/15/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/15/2025
4/14/2025HouseAction def. in Calendar & Rules Committee to 3/27/2025
3/20/2025House
Bill Text
HA0548 (Substitute)
2/9/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA0081
Introduced
SA0471
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