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HB 37STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Opioids - As enacted, authorizes an insurer, for purposes of group insurance plans offered to state employees, to adopt or amend a state preferred drug list (PDL); requires the insurer to ensure that a non-opioid drug approved by the U.S. food and drug administration for the treatment or management of pain is not disadvantaged or discouraged with respect to coverage relative to an opioid or narcotic drug for the treatment or management of pain on the PDL. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 278

Voted 4/28/2025

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/28/2025Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
  2. 4/28/2025Pub. Ch. 278
  3. 4/24/2025Signed by Governor.
  4. 4/16/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 4/14/2025Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 4/10/2025Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 4/8/2025Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/7/2025Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 1
  9. 4/7/2025Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0297)
  10. 4/7/2025Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.