Tennessee House · Apr 1, 2025
HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee 4/1/2025 Passed
Result: pass
HB 638: TennCare - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider who participates in the TennCare or CoverKids programs from refusing to provide healthcare services to an enrollee based solely upon the enrollee’s refusal to obtain a vaccine or immunization; prohibits the bureau from reimbursing a healthcare provider in violation of such prohibition; requires the director to adopt rules. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | Not voting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 8 | 2 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Shaundelle Brooks(Democratic) | Nay |
| Kip Capley(Republican) | Yea |
| Michele Carringer(Republican) | Yea |
| John Clemmons(Democratic) | Nay |
| Andrew Farmer(Republican) | Yea |
| Ron Gant(Republican) | Nay |
| John Gillespie(Republican) | Nay |
| Esther Helton-Haynes(Republican) | Yea |
| Caleb Hemmer(Democratic) | Nay |
| Gary Hicks(Republican) | Yea |
| Tim Hicks(Republican) | Yea |
| Timothy Hill(Republican) | Yea |
| Doc Kumar(Republican) | Nay |
| Tom Leatherwood(Republican) | Yea |
| Susan Lynn(Republican) | Yea |
| Brock Martin(Republican) | Yea |
| Sam McKenzie(Democratic) | Nay |
| Bo Mitchell(Democratic) | Nay |
| Iris Rudder(Republican) | Yea |
| Bryan Terry(Republican) | Not voting |
| Mark White(Republican) | Not voting |
| Ryan Williams(Republican) | Yea |