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SB1208Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

Failed

Introduced by Jeff Yarbro, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, requires every year, instead of every other year, the commissioner of health, in consultation with the regulatory boards that license healthcare practitioners, to provide a letter no later than November 1 to the governor, the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and legislative committees with subject matter jurisdiction over health that includes updated information on the impact and effects of the restrictions and limitations on treating patients with opioids. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Where it stands

Failed in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

March 25, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

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

  4. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

  5. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

  6. Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025

  7. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025

  8. Failed in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

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