HB1198

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to biosimilar medicine.

Complete·4/28/25

Tennessee HB1198 amends state codes to integrate biosimilar medicines into existing drug regulations and coverage requirements.

Tennessee HB1198 amends several sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to include biosimilar medicines in existing regulations and coverage requirements. It adds "or biosimilars" to relevant subsections and removes barriers for patients needing coverage for biosimilars. The act aims to eliminate barriers to accessing biosimilar medicines, which are FDA-approved for quality, safety, and efficacy. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

4:30 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

10:30 AM

House Insurance Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Pub. Ch. 206

Apr 28, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/11/2025

Apr 11, 2025

Signed by Governor.