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

HB 1955: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, directs the commissioner of commerce and insurance to publish and submit to the general assembly on or before October 1, 2026, a report containing data on alleged statutory violations by pharmacy benefits managers during the previous fiscal year for failing to meet requirements for timely reimbursements to pharmacies; the report must include data on the number of alleged violations reported, the commissioner's findings from any ensuing investigations, and any penalties imposed for findings of violations. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 31 and Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 32.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 1955 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, directs the commissioner of commerce and insurance to publish and submit to the general assembly on or before October 1, 2026, a report containing data on alleged statutory violations by pharmacy benefits managers during the previous fiscal year for failing to meet requirements for timely reimbursements to pharmacies; the report must include data on the number of alleged violations reported, the commissioner's findings from any ensuing investigations, and any penalties imposed for findings of violations. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 31 and Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 32. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican).