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State Government / Tennessee / Legislation / SB 316

SB 316Session 114SenateStatus unavailable

TennCare - As introduced, removes the requirement that the governor receive authorization by the general assembly prior to making any decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. - Amends TCA Title 71.

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Latest development · Feb 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

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Session
114
Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Latest passage
Date unavailable
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Health

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TennCare

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Primary sponsorYarbro

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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

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Source data last updated Apr 21, 2026.