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TN HB1260
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sam McKenzie
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Request must identify potential Canadian suppliers in compliance with Canadian and U.S. laws, plus estimate total annual cost savings and program costs
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Within 6 months of receiving federal approval, agencies must submit an implementation proposal to the governor and legislative speakers
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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