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TN HB0688
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Camper
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AI Summary
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Creates a statewide strategic essential buffer stock of medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies for use during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and mass casualty events
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Requires the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with TEMA, to establish guidelines for procurement, management, and distribution of the stockpile, with priority given to rural and medically underserved areas
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Authorizes the Department of Health to contract with private entities for a "virtually sequestered buffer stock" where vendors manage inventory to prevent expiration while ensuring emergency availability
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Mandates annual reporting to the legislature beginning January 15, 2026, detailing stockpile inventory, usage, contracts with private entities, and distribution plans
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53; Title 58; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to medicine.
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Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
3/4/2026