Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1179: Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, extends from two to three weeks the period of notice that must be provided to a pharmacist or pharmacy prior to an initial on-site audit for each audit cycle by a covered entity, pharmacy benefits manager, the state or its political subdivisions, or an agent of such entity by sending written notice to the pharmacist or pharmacy. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Introduced Last action February 12, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 1179 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, extends from two to three weeks the period of notice that must be provided to a pharmacist or pharmacy prior to an initial on-site audit for each audit cycle by a covered entity, pharmacy benefits manager, the state or its political subdivisions, or an agent of such entity by sending written notice to the pharmacist or pharmacy. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Monty Fritts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Monty Fritts (Republican).