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TN SB 589
Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time by an insured person. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title
In brief
TN SB 589 is a state bill in TN: “Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time by an insured person. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title”. It was introduced on Jan 30, 2025 in the Senate, during the 114 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Mar 23, 2026) reads: “Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595”. Its sponsor is Akbari (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the cause Reproductive autonomy. The facts here come from State legislature (wapp.capitol.tn.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Mar 23, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595
- Sponsor
- Akbari (Democratic)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2025
- Session
- 114
- Subjects
- Accident, Health, Insurance
Our summary: TN SB 589, as enacted, requires health benefit plans that provide coverage for prescription contraceptives to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0589&ga=114
- Open States: openstates.org/tn/bills/114/SB589/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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