SB 428 Opioids - As enacted, authorizes an insurer, for purposes of group insurance plans offered to state employees, to adopt or amend a state preferred drug list (PDL); requires the insurer to ensure that a non-opioid drug approved by the U.S. food and drug administration for the treatment or management of pain is not disadvantaged or discouraged with respect to coverage relative to an opioid or narcotic drug for the treatment or management of pain on the PDL. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Latest: Feb 12, 2025 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 278
What it means
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How they voted
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/1/2025 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
Apr 1, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 4/1/2025 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 7 |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/11/2025 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
Mar 11, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/11/2025 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 6 |
How each member voted (8)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Full official history (12 actions)
- Jan 28, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Mar 5, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
- Mar 11, 2025SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Mar 14, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 25, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
- Apr 1, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Apr 4, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
- Apr 7, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 7, 2025SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- Apr 28, 2025Comp. became Pub. Ch. 278
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