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

SB 1256: Drugs, Prescription - As introduced, requires the department of finance and administration, in collaboration with the department of health and the bureau of TennCare, to apply for federal approval to import prescription drugs from Canada. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1256 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Drugs, Prescription - As introduced, requires the department of finance and administration, in collaboration with the department of health and the bureau of TennCare, to apply for federal approval to import prescription drugs from Canada. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).