Tennessee SB1716: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine.

What the bill says

An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine. SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-50-1602(f), is amended by deleting subdivision (3) and substituting: (3) (A) It is the intent of the general assembly that schools, both public and nonpublic, be prepared to treat allergic reactions in the event a student's personal source of epinephrine is not available or the student is having a reaction for the first time. (B) Each school in an LEA and each nonpublic school may maintain epinephrine at the school. If a school maintains epinephrine, then it is recommended that the school maintain epinephrine in a form that may be administered to a student believed to be experiencing a life-threatening allergic or anaphylactic reaction in at least two (2) unlocked, secure locations, including, but not limited to, the school's administrative office and the school cafeteria. (C) Notwithstanding title 63 to the contrary, a physician may prescribe epinephrine in the name of an LEA or nonpublic school to be maintained for use in the LEA or nonpublic school when necessary. (D) If a student does not have a personal source of epinephrine or a prescription for epinephrine on file, then the school nurse or other trained school personnel may utilize the supply of epinephrine maintained by …

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Sponsors

• Hensley, Joey (R, 28) · primary sponsor
• Harshbarger, Bobby (R, 4)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 947
2. April 22, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
3. April 21, 2026: Companion House Bill substituted
4. April 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
5. April 8, 2026: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
6. April 1, 2026: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2026
7. February 18, 2026: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
8. February 11, 2026: Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
9. January 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
10. January 21, 2026: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Votes

• FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration (April 21, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 13, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
• SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (April 8, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (April 7, 2026): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 1, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (March 24, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1716?

SB1716 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine.

What does SB1716 do?

In its own words: An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 5, relative to epinephrine.

What is the status of SB1716?

Chaptered as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 947 (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1716?

Hensley, Joey (R, 28), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1716?

On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1716&GA=114