Tennessee · 114
SB 1654
Auditing - As enacted, clarifies that, as of November 1, 2026, a non-governmental entity receiving in-kind funding from the state or a political subdivision of the state pursuant to the federal Public Health Service Act is eligible to qualify as a 340B entity, only if the entity is also a recipient of one or more state or federal grant awards that are subject to audit, reporting, and oversight requirements under state and federal law; authorizes the comptroller of the treasury and any state agency or political subdivision providing in-kind funding to verify eligibility and enforce compliance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56 and Title 63.
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Summary AI-generated
SB 1654 clarifies that, effective November 1, 2026, non-governmental entities receiving in-kind state funding under the federal Public Health Service Act qualify as 340B entities only if they also hold state or federal grants subject to audit and oversight. The bill authorizes the comptroller and relevant agencies to verify eligibility and enforce compliance. It amends provisions in TCA Titles 8, 9, 47, 56, and 63.
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Sponsors
- Todd Gardenhire Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed (1) | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 26, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 17, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |