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

HB 491: Opioids - As enacted, adds Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Indivior Inc., Viatris Inc., and Purdue Pharma L.P. to the list of companies that may be released by the attorney general and reporter for pending or future claims regarding opioids. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Title 33.

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 302

Plain-language summary

HB 491 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Opioids - As enacted, adds Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Indivior Inc., Viatris Inc., and Purdue Pharma L.P. to the list of companies that may be released by the attorney general and reporter for pending or future claims regarding opioids. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Title 33. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 302.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican).