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TN HB1984

TN HB1984
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53, Chapter 11, relative to the use of buprenorphine products.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, authorizes additional healthcare providers to directly administer buprenorphine mono or buprenorphine without the use of naloxone; adds that prescribing a buprenorphine product to nursing mother or prescribing an injectable mono product does not restrict certain healthcare providers from prescribing a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder without naloxone. - Amends TCA Title 53, Chapter 11.

AI Summary

This bill expands the ability of certain healthcare providers to directly administer buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, either as a standalone product (mono) or without naloxone, which is an opioid overdose reversal medication often combined with buprenorphine to deter misuse. Specifically, it clarifies that prescribing buprenorphine to a nursing mother or prescribing an injectable mono product does not prevent these healthcare providers from prescribing buprenorphine without naloxone for opioid use disorder treatment. The bill amends existing Tennessee law to allow for this broader administration and prescribing of buprenorphine products under specific circumstances.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026 (on 03/04/2026)

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