SB1654Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56 and Title 63, relative to funding oversight.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, clarifies that, as of November 1, 2026, a non-governmental entity receiving in-kind funding from the state or a political subdivision of the state pursuant to the federal Public Health Service Act is eligible to qualify as a 340B entity, only if the entity is also a recipient of one or more state or federal grant awards that are subject to audit, reporting, and oversight requirements under state and federal law; authorizes the comptroller of the treasury and any state agency or political subdivision providing in-kind funding to verify eligibility and enforce compliance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56 and Title 63.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 11/01/2026
April 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 6, 2026
94
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
96 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0748)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0830)
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 1, PNV 1
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 790
Effective date(s) 11/01/2026
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