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TN HB1954
TN HB1954AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to buprenorphine products.
summary
Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1954&ga=114 | 01/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0677.pdf | 04/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1954 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1954.pdf | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1954.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
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