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TN HB1242

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Esther Helton-Haynes

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Drug manufacturers prohibited from imposing additional requirements on 340B entities as a condition for drug acquisition, including demanding health information, claims data, or utilization data beyond what federal or state law requires, effective July 1, 2025

  • Manufacturers cannot impose discriminatory audit, accreditation, or credentialing requirements on 340B entities that differ from requirements placed on non-340B pharmacies and providers

  • Entities contracting with 340B covered entities to dispense drugs cannot interfere with business relationships, restrict drug choices, or exclude claims that would cause net losses to the covered entity

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices with civil penalties of $50,000 per violation, with each drug package counting as a separate violation

  • Exemptions apply to TennCare, CoverKids, and state prescription drug discount programs; restrictions in place before June 1, 2025 are grandfathered in

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 56, relative to 340B entities.

Insurance, Health, Accident

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 404

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/14/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/9/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee4/2/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/5/2025
Insurance2/26/2025
Insurance Subcommittee2/19/2025
Insurance2/12/2025

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