House Bill 1319 and Senate Bill 1305 propose an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-3-1113, which pertains to the CoverKids Act of 2006. The bill seeks to extend the repeal date of the Act from "June 30, 2025" to "June 30, 2030."
This change aims to provide continued support for the CoverKids program, which offers health insurance coverage to uninsured children in Tennessee. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining this program for the welfare of the public.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 71-3-1113