Senate Bill 569 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to pharmacy practices. Notably, it introduces the phrase "a pharmacist authorized pursuant to 63-10-204;" to Section 53-10-104(a) and Section 53-10-105, ensuring that pharmacists are recognized alongside veterinarians in relevant contexts. Additionally, the bill modifies Section 63-10-219(e) by changing "shall prohibit" to "must not prohibit," which strengthens the language regarding prohibitions.

Furthermore, the bill removes specific language from Section 63-10-219(f)(2) that previously exempted insured patients from paying an administrative fee for hormonal contraceptives, thereby streamlining the provisions. It also updates Section 56-32-137 to include pharmacists alongside certified nurse midwives in the relevant context. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-10-104(a), 53-10-104, 53-10-105, 63-10-219(e), 63-10-219, 63-10-219(f)(2), 56-32-137