TN SB2549

Buprenorphine Products

Passed Senate Shane Reeves (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB2549, which pertains to the prescription of buprenorphine products for opioid use disorder, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Shane Reeves, and the bill's provisions. While Reeves is the CEO of Twelve Stone Health Partners and owns a pharmacy, the bill does not create a direct financial benefit for him or his business interests. The legislation primarily addresses the criteria under which healthcare providers can prescribe specific medications, rather than altering the market dynamics or reimbursement structures that would impact his financial interests directly.

Additionally, while Reeves' involvement in the healthcare sector could suggest a potential for indirect benefits, the lack of direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter indicates a low risk of conflict. His role as a pharmacist and CEO does not inherently conflict with the legislative intent of improving access to treatment for opioid use disorder, especially since the bill focuses on regulatory criteria rather than financial incentives or market advantages for pharmaceutical products.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Employer TWELVE STONE HEALTH PARTNERS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TWELVE STONE HEALTH PARTNERS CEO from Jan 2016 to Apr 2025 TN Ethics Commission
Asset 529 (AMERICAN FUNDS) TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Pharmacology, OWN A PHARMACY TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: REEVES FAMILY PAC TN Ethics Commission
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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.