HB 1648 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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.

HB 1648 requires Tennessee's comptroller of the treasury to publish annual post-audit reports online. These reports summarize findings from audits of local governments and state agencies that manage public funds. The bill mandates that all such reports be made publicly accessible through the comptroller's website, as specified in amended sections of Tennessee law. This policy increases transparency in how public funds are managed and audited, directly affecting government entities subject to these audits.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Insurance Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Insurance Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Esther Helton-Haynes
RRepublican
TN
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