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TN SB1796
TN SB1796AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 31 and Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 32, relative to pharmacy benefits managers.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, directs the commissioner of commerce and insurance to publish and submit to the general assembly on or before October 1, 2026, a report containing data on alleged statutory violations by pharmacy benefits managers during the previous fiscal year for failing to meet requirements for timely reimbursements to pharmacies; the report must include data on the number of alleged violations reported, the commissioner's findings from any ensuing investigations, and any penalties imposed for findings of violations. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 31 and Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 32.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance to compile and submit a report to the General Assembly by October 1, 2026, detailing alleged violations by pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) during the previous fiscal year. PBMs are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, pharmacy benefit plans, and other payers. The report will specifically focus on PBMs failing to meet requirements for timely reimbursements to pharmacies, a crucial aspect of their operations. It must include the total number of alleged violations reported, the outcomes of any investigations conducted by the Commissioner into these claims, and any penalties imposed on PBMs found to have violated the relevant statute, which is identified as § 56-7-3124. The Commissioner is directed to use existing resources for this reporting and can submit the report electronically.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1796&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1796 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1796.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1796.pdf |
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