Bill > SB0065

This bill makes technical amendments to Tennessee's statutory provisions regarding the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, primarily extending its legal authorization. Specifically, the bill removes a specific subdivision (number 18) from Section 4-29-246(a) of Tennessee Code Annotated and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-250(a) that explicitly references the department's creation under Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-1601. The purpose appears to be administrative, ensuring the legal continuity and technical accuracy of the department's statutory foundation. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in the final section, and represents a routine legislative action to maintain the department's organizational structure and legal standing. By referencing the department's creation in the code, the bill helps clarify and solidify the legal basis for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, which provides critical behavioral health services to Tennessee residents.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0065&ga=114