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SB2242 • 2026

Pharmacy, Pharmacists

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to pharmacies.

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Sponsor
Johnson, Lamberth
Last action
2026-03-30
Official status
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact content of the report and its impact on the pilot program's implementation are not specified.

Changing Reporting Date for Pharmacy Program

This bill changes the reporting deadline for Tennessee's health department to report on costs and patient outcomes related to the medication therapy management pilot program from April 15 to October 15 each year.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the reporting deadline for the bureau of TennCare to submit an annual report regarding program costs and patient outcomes related to incorporating the pharmacist-provided medication therapy management pilot program from April 15 to October 15.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The bureau of TennCare
  • Pharmacies and pharmacists involved in the medication therapy management pilot program

Terms To Know

TennCare
The state's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to eligible individuals.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Pilot Program
A program where pharmacists provide services to help patients manage their medications effectively.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the exact details of what information must be included in the report.
  • It is unclear how this change will affect the implementation or effectiveness of the pilot program.

Amendments

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Amendment 1-0 to SB2242

Plain English: This amendment allows pharmacists in Tennessee to issue prescriptions or medical orders under certain conditions and requires them to maintain detailed records for patient care continuity.

  • Pharmacists can now issue prescriptions or medical orders based on a review of the patient's medical record, minor self-limiting conditions, test results waived under CLIA, or in emergency situations where immediate action is necessary for health safety.
  • The standard of care for pharmacists issuing these prescriptions or medical orders must be equivalent to that of physicians providing similar services.
  • Pharmacists are required to maintain detailed records for at least ten years and ensure patient privacy during consultations.
  • The exact implementation details, such as specific rules and regulations, will be determined by the board of pharmacy through future rulemaking processes.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-30 Tennessee General Assembly

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

  2. 2026-03-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026

  3. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

  4. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

  5. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/25/2026

  6. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/25/2026

  7. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. 2026-03-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

  9. 2026-03-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026

  10. 2026-03-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  11. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  12. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  13. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

  14. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

  15. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

  16. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review

  17. 2026-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  18. 2026-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

  19. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  20. 2026-02-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  21. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  22. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

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Current Bill Text

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HOUSE BILL 2557
By Lamberth

SENATE BILL 2242
By Johnson
SB2242
012661
- 1 -

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33;
Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to
pharmacies.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-10-222, is amended by deleting
"April 15" and substituting "October 15".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.