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TennesseeSB 1414114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 56, relative to 340B entities.

Sponsored By: Richard Briggs (Republican)

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Insurance, Health, Accident

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Strong penalties for 340B violators

Breaking these 340B rules counts as an unfair or deceptive act under state law. The state can fine violators $50,000 per violation, and each package tied to a violation counts separately. This strengthens enforcement for 340B providers.

Contractors cannot block 340B provider choices

Starting July 1, 2025, contractors that dispense or manage 340B participation cannot interfere with a 340B provider’s contracts or business relationships. They cannot restrict which 340B drugs the provider chooses to buy, deliver, or give out. They also cannot set terms that exclude claims in a way that causes the provider a net loss.

Fewer extra hoops for 340B providers

Starting July 1, 2025, drug makers and their agents cannot make 340B providers hand over extra data just to get 340B drugs, unless HHS or state law requires it. They cannot force special inventory systems unless required by law. They cannot make 340B claims be reversed or resubmitted after they are paid, unless it is a normal business fix not tied to 340B. Audits and credentialing for 340B providers cannot be tougher than for similar non‑340B providers. The Tennessee attorney general can block any rule that interferes with a provider’s access to 340B discounts.

Limits and exceptions to 340B protections

These rules cannot conflict with federal law, including federal limited‑distribution requirements. The section does not apply to TennCare, CoverKids, or the state prescription drug discount plan under Title 56, Chapter 57.

No blocking delivery of 340B drugs

Starting July 1, 2025, drug makers and their agents cannot deny or limit the sale or delivery of 340B drugs to covered providers or their authorized locations. This does not apply where HHS or state law bars the sale. Limits already in place on or before June 1, 2025 stay in effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Richard Briggs

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Janice Bowling

    Republican • Senate

  • Heidi Campbell

    Democrat • Senate

  • Rusty Crowe

    Republican • Senate

  • Ken Yager

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 122 • No: 16

House vote • 4/16/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2025

Yes: 82 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/16/2025

Yes: 27 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/25/2025

SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE

Yes: 5 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Pub. Ch. 404

    5/13/2025

  2. Effective date(s) 05/05/2025

    5/13/2025

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/5/2025Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/23/2025Senate

  5. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/22/2025Senate

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/22/2025Senate

  7. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/22/2025House

  8. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0379)

    4/16/2025Senate

  9. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA0408)

    4/16/2025Senate

  10. Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0233)

    4/16/2025Senate

  11. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5

    4/16/2025Senate

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    4/16/2025Senate

  13. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/16/2025House

  14. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0055)

    4/16/2025House

  15. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0419)

    4/16/2025House

  16. Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 4, PNV 4

    4/16/2025House

  17. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/16/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025

    4/14/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0

    4/8/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025

    4/1/2025Senate

  21. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0

    3/25/2025Senate

  22. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025

    3/19/2025Senate

  23. Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025

    3/18/2025Senate

  24. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

    3/13/2025Senate

  25. Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/18/2025

    3/11/2025Senate

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