SB2040

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to the ownership or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefits managers.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee SB2040 prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from owning or controlling pharmacies to prevent conflicts of interest.

Tennessee SB2040, known as the "Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act," amends Tennessee Code to prohibit pharmacy benefits managers from owning or controlling pharmacies. The act aims to prevent conflicts of interest that can restrict patient choice, increase costs, and jeopardize continuity of care. Effective January 1, 2027, pharmacy benefits managers cannot own or control pharmacies, directly or indirectly, through any arrangement.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 24

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1111

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.