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TN SB2179
TN SB2179AN 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
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 amends Tennessee law to establish a specific disbursement method for funds from the opioid abatement fund when those funds are given to nonprofit organizations for opioid abatement and remediation efforts at the statewide, regional, or local level. Specifically, it mandates that these disbursements must be made as a combination of advance payment and reimbursement grants, with the intention that approximately half of the grant money be provided as an advance payment to cover ongoing operational costs like employee wages and salaries.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2179&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1949 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1949.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2179.pdf |
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