Opioids - 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.

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Apr 13, 2026 lower

Pub. Ch. 677
Apr 13, 2026 lower

Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
Apr 7, 2026 lower

Signed by Governor.
Mar 27, 2026 lower

Transmitted to Governor for action.
Mar 26, 2026 lower

Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 25, 2026 upper

Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 24, 2026 lower

Enrolled and ready for signatures
Mar 23, 2026 lower

Subst. for comp. HB.
Mar 23, 2026 lower

Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
Mar 19, 2026 lower

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Mar 16, 2026 upper

Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 1
Mar 16, 2026 lower

Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Mar 16, 2026 lower

Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 13, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Mar 4, 2026 lower

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 25, 2026 lower

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/4/2026
Feb 25, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Feb 18, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
Feb 5, 2026 upper

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Feb 2, 2026 lower

Filed for introduction
Feb 2, 2026 lower

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration