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TN HB2901
TN HB2901AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 41 and Title 68, relative to mental health services.
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Passed
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, changes prerequisites for emergency detention and admission to a treatment facility from "immediate" substantial likelihood of serious harm to "imminent" substantial likelihood of serious harm. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33; Title 41 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to emergency detention and admission to mental health treatment facilities. The key provisions are:
1. The prerequisite for emergency detention or admission changes from a "substantial likelihood of immediate serious harm" to a "substantial likelihood of imminent serious harm" due to a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
2. For emergency admission, the person must also need care, treatment, or training due to the mental illness or disturbance, and all less restrictive alternatives must be unsuitable.
3. The bill applies to changes in Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 16, 33, 41, and 68, which cover the judicial system, mental health and substance abuse services, prisons, and public health, respectively.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/16/2024 (on 04/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2901&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0725.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2901 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2901.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2901.pdf |
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