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PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 792
SENATE BILL NO. 1803
By Jackson
Substituted for: House Bill No. 1756
By Rudder, Helton-Haynes, Pearson, Hardaway, Alexander
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to
insurance.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall use existing resources to
conduct a study of neighboring states' recent innovations in addressing substance use disorder
through new health insurance coverage and reimbursement methods, strategies, or models,
including coverage and reimbursement for recovery housing. The commissioner shall compile the
findings from the study into a report, along with any legislative recommendations developed from
study findings, and transmit the published report to the chief clerk of the senate, the chief clerk of the
house of representatives, and the legislative librarian no later than December 31, 2026. The
publication and transmission of the report may be by electronic means.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
SENATE BILL NO. 1803
PASSED: April 8, 2026
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RANDY MclALLY
SPEAKER OF THE S~ATE
CAMEROWSEXTON,SPEAKER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IA . &)~ APPROVED this
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