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

HB 1954: Opioids - As enacted, adds that a healthcare provider who subcontracts through the contracted healthcare vendor with the department of correction may prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder if other certain listed criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63.

In committee Last action April 13, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 677

Plain-language summary

HB 1954 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Opioids - As enacted, adds that a healthcare provider who subcontracts through the contracted healthcare vendor with the department of correction may prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder if other certain listed criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 677.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican).