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SB 2457

Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to reimbursement requirements related to anatomic pathology services applying to anatomic pathology services billed by gastroenterologists only applying on and after July 1, 2014. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

removes an obsolete reimbursement reference for gastroenterologists’ anatomic pathology services, clarifying billing language without changing current practices.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2457

Summary: SB 2457 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles (8, 47, 56, 63, 68, and 71) related to healthcare billing.
  • The primary action is to remove an obsolete reference to reimbursement requirements tied to anatomic pathology services for gastroenterologists, specifically applying to services billed on or after July 1, 2014.
  • Overall aim: simplify and tidy healthcare billing provisions without making substantial changes to current law.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Amends § 56-7-1015(j) by deleting the referenced subsection. This removes an obsolete reimbursement requirement related to anatomic pathology services for gastroenterologists.
  • Section 2: Public welfare note — the act becomes effective upon becoming law (immediate effectiveness).

Additional notes:
- The bill does not introduce new reimbursement rules or create new mandates; instead, it eliminates an outdated provision to align statute with current practice.
- The changes are limited in scope to codified references and do not appear to alter existing payment frameworks beyond removing the obsolete reference.

Affected Parties

  • Gastroenterologists and pathology service providers: indirectly affected as the obsolete reimbursement reference is removed.
  • Healthcare payers and billing administrators: alignment of billing statutes with current practice, reducing potential confusion from obsolete language.
  • State government: minimal impact; fiscal note specifies no significant fiscal impact.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced as House Bill 2576 / Senate Bill 2457 (sponsor: Sen. Bailey; House sponsor: Rep. Kumar; co-sponsor: Sen. Paul Bailey).
  • Legislative History (recent activity):
    • 2026-02-02: Introduced; passed First Consideration.
    • 2026-02-05: Passed on Second Consideration; referred to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
    • 2026-02-24 to 2026-04-07: Schedule notes indicate continued committee consideration and assignment to a General Subcommittee.
    • 2026-04-07: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon becoming law (no delayed or retroactive provisions).

Fiscal Impact

  • Fiscal Note: Not significant.
  • Assumption: The removal of an obsolete reference is not expected to materially affect state or local government operations or budgeting.

Practical Takeaways

  • This bill is a housekeeping measure intended to remove outdated language from the Tennessee Code related to reimbursement for anatomic pathology services.
  • It does not alter current billing practices or reimbursement rates; rather, it clarifies and modernizes statutory language.
  • If enacted, the change would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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