SB2580

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to telehealth.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2580 amends state laws to allow telehealth services, including prescribing medications, and mandates a study on neighboring states'.

Tennessee SB2580 amends various sections of state law to facilitate telehealth services, including the ability to prescribe medications through telehealth. The bill also requires the commissioner to conduct a study on the restrictions of prescribing medications via telehealth in neighboring states, comparing them to Tennessee's own restrictions. The findings from this study must be compiled into a report and transmitted to the chief clerks of the senate and house of representatives. This act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration