Tennessee House
Esther Helton-Haynes
Republican. House, district 30.
Emailrep.esther.helton@capitol.tn.gov
contactOfficial record 1https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-esther-helton-haynes/
officialOfficial record 2https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H30
officialOfficial record 3https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h30.html
officialBills they sponsored
21 bills sponsored this session
Health Care - As enacted, specifies that a good faith disclosure of information related to an activity of a quality improvement committee (QIC) made by a healthcare provider or healthcare organization to a patient or a fHB 2259 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Opioids - As enacted, adds that a healthcare provider who subcontracts through the contracted healthcare vendor with the department of correction may prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disoHB 1954 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Comp. SB subst.removes from the offense of violation of a protective order or restraining order the requirement that the person violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear and be heard in connection with the order of proHB 1953 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommitteedirects the commissioner of commerce and insurance to publish and submit to the general assembly on or before October 1, 2026, a report containing data on alleged statutory violations by pharmacy benefits managers duringHB 1955 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.requires the annual report by the board of dentistry to be made by February 1 each year and sent to the general assembly, in addition to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71HB 1650 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates certain criminal offenses and testing requirements related to Kratom. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title HB 1649 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Auditing - As enacted, clarifies that, as of November 1, 2026, a non-governmental entity receiving in-kind funding from the state or a political subdivision of the state pursuant to the federal Public Health Service Act HB 1648 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates a Class D felony offense of knowingly possessing Kratom; creates a Class B felony offense of knowingly manufacturing, delivering, or selling Kratom, or of knowingly possessHB 1647 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.Ridgeside - Subject to local approval, repeals and replaces in its entirety the city's private act charter. - Amends Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1931; as amended. HB1439 has been assigned Private Chapter Number 30HB 1439 · this session · introduced Apr 2, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, revises present law relative to 340B entities. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 56. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 404 by the Secretary of StatHB 1242 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Comp. SB subst.defines the terms "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function" and "lethal fetal anomaly"; specifies that a physician does not commit the offense of criminal abortion if, under cerHB 1241 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.requires an insurance company that is admitted to do business in this state and insures the tangible personal property of a policyholder who resides in this state to provide a discount to the policyholder through the polHB 1240 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committeeauthorizes an assisted-care living facility to comply with any requirement to post information in the facility by making such information available on an electronic screen clearly visible to residents and the public subjHB 724 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.Public Health - As enacted, requires a medical laboratory supervisor to be readily available for consultations during all hours when tests are performed; prohibits a medical laboratory supervisor from being required to bHB 466 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025
Comp. SB subst.increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days within the end of a fiscal year, for which a municipality is requesting an allocation of sales and use taxes revenues, that a municipality may submit a summary of the cost of HB 725 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/20/2026Show all 21
Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that providHB 169 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.removes the limitation that a person who is experiencing a drug overdose only has immunity from being arrested, charged, or prosecuted on the first drug overdose. - Amends TCA Title 50; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68HB 464 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice SubcommitteeOpioids - As enacted, clarifies that a physician licensed in this state is the only healthcare provider authorized to prescribe a buprenorphine product for a FDA-approved use in recovery or medication-assisted treatment;HB 1239 · this session · introduced Jan 28, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.extends from 30 business days to 60 business days the period of time an individual, applicant, licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has to file a petition in Davidson County chancery court following receipt of a nHB 465 · this session · introduced Jan 24, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary CommitteeCourts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretatiHB 490 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for his action.requires a TennCare health benefit plan renewed or issued on or after July 1, 2025, by a health insurance carrier to provide coverage and reimbursement for biomarker testing for preeclampsia in pregnant women. - Amends THB 70 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2025
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