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TN SB2549

TN SB2549
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to buprenorphine products.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
Passed
04/07/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2026

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 Department of Correction or a county or municipal jail to prescribe buprenorphine products for the treatment of opioid use disorder, provided other specific conditions are met. Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. The bill's primary change is to expand the types of healthcare providers involved in correctional facilities who are eligible to prescribe this treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor. (on 04/07/2026)

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