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TN HB1949
TN HB1949AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 13 and Title 33, Chapter 11, relative to disbursements.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires that monies from the opioid abatement fund that are disbursed to nonprofit organizations for statewide, regional, or local opioid abatement and remediation purposes be disbursed as a combination of advance payment and reimbursement grants. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 13 and Title 33, Chapter 11.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how money from the opioid abatement fund is given to nonprofit organizations that are working to address and fix problems caused by opioids. Specifically, it requires that these funds, whether used for statewide, regional, or local efforts, must be distributed as a mix of advance payments and reimbursements. The intention is for about half of the grant money to be an advance payment, which can be used for ongoing costs like employee salaries and wages, with the other half being a reimbursement for expenses incurred. This change aims to provide a more flexible and consistent funding stream for these important opioid remediation efforts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1949&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1949 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1949.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1949.pdf |
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