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TN HB1954

TN HB1954
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to buprenorphine products.


summary

Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow healthcare providers who are subcontracted through a vendor working with the Tennessee Department of Correction to prescribe buprenorphine products for the treatment of opioid use disorder, provided other specific requirements are met. Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. The bill specifically modifies Section 53-11-311(j)(2)(B) of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which pertains to healthcare providers involved in correctional facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 677 (on 04/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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