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TN HB1954

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Esther Helton-Haynes

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 53-11-311(j)(2)(B) regarding buprenorphine product regulations in correctional settings

  • Expands eligibility to include healthcare providers who are employed by, contract with, or subcontract through contracted healthcare vendors serving the Department of Correction

  • Extends the same provisions to healthcare providers working with county or municipal jails

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to buprenorphine products.

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Last Action

Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/18/2026
Health Subcommittee2/11/2026
Health2/4/2026

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