AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 71, relative to doulas.

SB 44 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 71, relative to doulas

Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 71, relative to doulas.
SB-44

About SB-44

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.

  

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Draft 01/21/2025
Draft 01/07/2025

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Sponsors (7)

Sen. Becky Massey


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Raumesh Akbari


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Janince Bowling


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Jeff Yarbro


Co-Sponsor

Rep. London Lamar


Primary Sponsor

Sen. Heidi Campbell


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Charlane Oliver


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Votes

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration

03/20/2025

Yeas: 23 | Nays: 5
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SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0

03/11/2025

Yeas: 8 | Nays: 3
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SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2

02/19/2025

Yeas: 7 | Nays: 0
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History

Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk.

03/24/2025

Senate Adopted Amendment (amendment 2 - Sa0081)

03/20/2025

Amendment Withdrawn. (amendment 1 - Sa0003)

03/20/2025

Passed Senate As Amended, Ayes 22, Nays 5

03/20/2025

Sponsor(s) Added.

03/20/2025

Engrossed; Ready For Transmission To House

03/20/2025

Placed On Senate Regular Calendar For 3/20/2025

03/18/2025

Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 Pnv 0

03/11/2025

Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 3/11/2025

03/04/2025

Sponsor(s) Added.

02/20/2025

Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 Pnv 2

02/19/2025

Placed On Senate Health And Welfare Committee Calendar For 2/19/2025

02/12/2025

Passed On Second Consideration, Held On Desk Pending Committee Appointments

01/15/2025

Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Health And Welfare Committee

01/15/2025

Introduced, Passed On First Consideration

01/14/2025

Filed For Introduction

01/07/2025

Subject(s)

Health Care