SB2040Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to the ownership or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefits managers.
Introduced by Robert Harshbarger, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act." - Amends TCA Title 63.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 21, 2026
86
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
93 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
Sponsor(s) Added.
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0841)
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA0842)
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 4 - SA1052)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0533)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 9
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0648)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0649)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA1228)
Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 7, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1111
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
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