TN SB2542 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, increases from a 30-day supply to a 90-day supply the possible prescription for opioids or benzodiazepines for a patient who suffers from long-term chronic pain, as defined by the department of health by rule, if deemed appropriate by the patient's prescriber. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Title
As introduced, increases from a 30-day supply to a 90-day supply the possible prescription for opioids or benzodiazepines for a patient who suffers from long-term chronic pain, as defined by the department of health by rule, if deemed appropriate by the patient's prescriber. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-10 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2020-02-06 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2020-02-05 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2681 (Crossfiled) 2020-06-02 - Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee
