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

SB 2580: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the requirements to obtain prescription medications via telehealth in neighboring states in order to determine the restrictions upon prescribers issuing prescription medications via telehealth and compare such restrictions to those on prescribers in this state; requires the commissioner to compile the findings from the study into a report and transmit a copy of the report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2580 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the requirements to obtain prescription medications via telehealth in neighboring states in order to determine the restrictions upon prescribers issuing prescription medications via telehealth and compare such restrictions to those on prescribers in this state; requires the commissioner to compile the findings from the study into a report and transmit a copy of the report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Bobby Harshbarger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bobby Harshbarger (Republican).