Opioids - As enacted, adds that a healthcare provider who subcontracts through the contracted healthcare vendor with the department of correction may prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder if other certain listed criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63.

Summary

The bill lets a provider who works through the state‑contracted health vendor for the Department of Correction or a local jail prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder, provided certain criteria are met. It updates Tennessee law in Titles 53 and 63 to expand prescribing authority within correctional facilities. The change aims to improve access to medication‑assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals.

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