House Bill 2131, also known as Senate Bill 2580, mandates the commissioner of health to conduct a study on the requirements for obtaining prescription medications via telehealth in neighboring states. The study aims to assess the restrictions placed on prescribers issuing prescriptions through telehealth and to compare these restrictions with those applicable to prescribers in Tennessee. The commissioner is required to compile the findings into a report and submit it to the chief clerks of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as the legislative librarian, by December 31, 2026. The report may also be published and transmitted electronically.

This act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of understanding telehealth regulations for the welfare of the public.