Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Grow Our Tennessee Families Act." - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.
SB 463, the "Freedom to Grow Our Tennessee Families Act," requires health insurance plans in Tennessee to cover fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment, and fertility preservation services starting January 1, 2026. It mandates coverage for up to three complete oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers (per medical guidelines) and prohibits exclusions based on medical history (like cancer treatment), use of donor gametes, or protected characteristics like race or disability. The bill explicitly excludes coverage for "experimental fertility procedures" as defined by medical standards. This directly affects enrollees with fertility needs, ensuring comprehensive coverage under their health insurance plans.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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