TennesseeOpioids - As enacted, adds that a healthcare provider who subcontracts through the contracted healthcare vendor with the department of correction may prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder if other certain listed criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Apr 13Pub. Ch. 677Latest
- Apr 13Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
- Apr 7Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
- Mar 27Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
- Mar 26Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
- Mar 25Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
- Mar 24Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
- Mar 23Subst. for comp. HB.Major
- Mar 23Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2Passed House
- Mar 19Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 16Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 1Passed Senate
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 16Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
- Mar 16Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Mar 13Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
- Mar 4Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Vote recorded SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/4/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 25Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/4/2026
- Feb 25Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Feb 18Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
- Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeMinor
- Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
- Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced