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TN HB2101

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Faison

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the purchase limit for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products from 43.2 grams to 61.2 grams

  • Removes the requirement for pharmacists to counsel customers about their reasons for purchasing pseudoephedrine/ephedrine products and the authority to decline sales

  • Replaces references to "NPLEx" with generic "electronic sales tracking system" terminology throughout the statute, allowing flexibility in which tracking system the state uses

  • Requires manufacturers of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine products sold in Tennessee to pay monthly fees to the tracking system administrator beginning January 1, 2027, with annual fee increases capped at 10% unless cost-justified

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4, relative to drugs.

Drugs, Over the Counter

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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