SB 1372 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, prohibits a health insurance entity or TennCare MCO from including an all-products clause in a network participation agreement with a healthcare provider, and makes certain other changes related to MCO network adequacy. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.

SB 1372 prohibits health insurers and TennCare managed care organizations (MCOs) from requiring healthcare providers (such as doctors, nurses, and physician assistants) to join multiple networks or offer services under different plans as a condition for participating in their provider networks. This "all-products clause" ban directly affects providers who previously faced pressure to accept bundled contracts. Violations carry a $10,000 civil penalty per occurrence, and the commissioner must create implementing rules by July 2026. The bill aims to improve provider network access, particularly in rural areas, by reducing restrictive contracting practices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Total actions
12
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/18/2025
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bo Watson
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