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TN HB1954
TN HB1954AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to buprenorphine products.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, 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 or a county or municipal jail to prescribe buprenorphine products for the treatment of opioid use disorder, provided other specified conditions are met. Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. The change specifically modifies a section of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) related to healthcare services within correctional facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee (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=HB1954&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1954 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1954.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1954.pdf |
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