House Bill 389, sponsored by Terry, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 63-1-306(c), to change the duration for which certain pain management prescriptions can be issued. The bill proposes to delete the existing language that allows prescriptions for "thirty (30) days" and replace it with a new limit of "fourteen (14) days."

This change aims to tighten regulations surrounding pain management prescriptions, likely in response to concerns about prescription drug misuse and addiction. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-1-306(c), 63-1-306