• Introduced
    Jan 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1797
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Managed Care Organizations - As introduced, prohibits a managed care organization from suspending, denying, refusing to review, terminating, or otherwise taking action resulting in the actual or constructive termination of a qualified nursing facility contract except under certain listed circumstances; specifies that the bureau of TennCare has the exclusive authority to determine whether a qualified nursing facility may be terminated from participating in the TennCare program and makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 68, Chapter 11 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
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Senate • Apr 07, 2026: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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  • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
  • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
  • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Action deferred in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
  • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
  • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
    • Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
  • Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
  • Feb 09, 2026 | Senate
    • Sponsor(s) Added.
  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction