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TN HB1260

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sam McKenzie

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Finance and Administration, Department of Health, and TennCare must submit a federal request by January 1, 2026 to import prescription drugs from Canada under 21 U.S.C. § 384

  • Federal request must demonstrate compliance with safety standards, Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements, and include a list of drugs with highest cost-savings potential

  • Request must identify potential Canadian suppliers in compliance with Canadian and U.S. laws, plus estimate total annual cost savings and program costs

  • Within 6 months of receiving federal approval, agencies must submit an implementation proposal to the governor and legislative speakers

  • Agencies are authorized to promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act to implement the importation program

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to prescription drugs.

Drugs, Prescription

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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