House Bill 1179, sponsored by Fritts, proposes an amendment to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning insurance benefits for pharmacy. Specifically, it modifies Section 56-7-3103(a)(1) by changing the duration from "two (2) weeks" to "three (3) weeks." This adjustment aims to extend the time frame related to pharmacy insurance benefits.

The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, contingent upon the public welfare. This change reflects an effort to enhance the accessibility and duration of pharmacy benefits for individuals covered under insurance plans in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 56-7-3103(a)(1), 56-7-3103