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TN HB1816

TN HB1816
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38 and Title 41, relative to mental health.


summary

Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
04/21/2026
Passed
05/07/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires the Tennessee opioid abatement council to allocate funds held in the opioid abatement fund in a certain manner. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38 and Title 41.

AI Summary

This bill, known as "The Isbill Act," mandates that the POST commission and the Tennessee corrections institute develop and implement guidelines and training materials for law enforcement officers and correctional personnel. These materials will instruct them on the criteria for both emergency and non-emergency involuntary admissions to inpatient mental health treatment facilities. Furthermore, law enforcement officers and correctional personnel will be required to undergo annual training on these specific guidelines and materials to ensure consistent and proper application of involuntary admission procedures.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1816&ga=114 01/21/2026
BillText https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0960.pdf 05/18/2026
Amendment 2-0 to HB1816 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1150.pdf 04/14/2026
Fiscal Memo for HA0996 (16916) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3272.pdf 04/13/2026
Amendment 1-0 to HB1816 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0996.pdf 04/01/2026
Fiscal Memo for HA0996 (16916) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3124.pdf 04/01/2026
Amendment 1-0 to SB2533 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0830.pdf 03/24/2026
Fiscal Memo for SA0830 (15790) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2859.pdf 03/24/2026
Fiscal Note - HB1816 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1816.pdf 03/11/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1816.pdf 01/21/2026
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