SB 1771 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, generally makes the state liable and responsible for paying the expenses for HIV medication for inmates committed to a county jail or workhouse who previously received prescription medication to treat HIV or AIDS through a state department, agency, or program, including TennCare. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 41 and Title 68.

This bill requires county jails and workhouses to check if inmates with HIV previously received medication coverage from state programs like TennCare. If an inmate's prior coverage is confirmed, the state becomes financially responsible for paying for their HIV medication while incarcerated. The legislation allows counties to file claims for reimbursement and permits the use of federal funds to cover these costs.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Last action May 29, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Apr 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024
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Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
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Mar 5, 2024
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/5/2024
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Feb 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/5/2024
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Feb 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/27/2024
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Jan 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Jon Lundberg
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