HB 2681 Tennessee House · 111th Regular Session (2019-2020)

Drugs, Prescription - 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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2020 Last action Jun 2, 2020
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Total actions
14
Key actions
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Committee
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Jun 2, 2020
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee
lower
May 27, 2020
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 6/2/2020
lower
Mar 11, 2020
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2020
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2020
lower
Mar 4, 2020
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Mental Health & Substance Abuse Subcommittee for 3/11/2020
lower
Mar 3, 2020
Committee
Ref. to Health Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2020
Committee
Assigned to s/c Mental Health & Substance Abuse Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2020
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 6, 2020
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
Feb 5, 2020
Introduced
Intro.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Frank Niceley
Frank Niceley
RRepublican
TN
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