HB1239

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 41; Title 53 and Title 63, relative to healthcare prescribers.

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HB1239 amends Tennessee Code to update healthcare prescriber requirements for medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities.

HB1239 amends Tennessee Code to update healthcare prescriber requirements for medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities. It modifies clinical protocols for prescribers providing services via telemedicine and requires them to have an active registration with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. The act also adjusts subdivisions in the relevant sections of the Tennessee Code and takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

1:30 PM

House Health Committee Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

1:30 PM

House Health Committee Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Pub. Ch. 295

Apr 28, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Signed by Governor.