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TN HB1816
TN HB1816AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38 and Title 41, relative to mental health.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts "The Isbill Act," which requires the POST commission and Tennessee corrections institute to adopt guidelines and materials instructing law enforcement officers and correctional personnel on the criteria for emergency and nonemergency involuntary admissions to inpatient treatment and requires law enforcement officers and correctional personnel to undergo annual training on those guidelines and materials. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "The Isbill Act," mandates that the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission and the Tennessee Corrections Institute develop and implement guidelines and training materials for law enforcement officers and correctional personnel, respectively, concerning the criteria for both emergency and non-emergency involuntary admissions to inpatient mental health treatment, as outlined in specific sections of Title 33 of Tennessee Code Annotated. These officers and personnel will be required to complete annual training on these established guidelines and materials, aiming to improve their understanding and application of involuntary mental health admission procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1816&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1816.pdf |
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