SB2574Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 71, relative to pharmacy benefits managers.
Introduced by Robert Harshbarger, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits a pharmacy benefits manager from certain listed actions, including modifying, restricting, or denying a medication ordered by a healthcare prescriber; requires that a request for a formulary exception or prior authorization be granted or denied by a pharmacy benefits manager within a specified amount of time or such request is deemed approved. - Amends TCA Title 53; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
March 3, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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