HB 595 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Grow Our Tennessee Families Act." - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.

HB 595, the "Freedom to Grow Our Tennessee Families Act," requires Tennessee health insurers to cover specific fertility services starting January 1, 2026. It mandates coverage for fertility diagnostic care, treatment (to achieve pregnancy), and preservation services (like egg freezing), including at least three egg retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers. The law prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on medical history (e.g., cancer treatment), using donor gametes, or discriminating due to race, gender, or relationship status. It also bans waiting periods and requires insurers to base coverage limits solely on medical guidelines from established fertility organizations. This directly affects Tennessee residents with health insurance plans and the state’s health insurers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
4
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee - Government Operations for Review
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Caleb Hemmer
DDemocratic
TN
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