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TN HB2176
TN HB2176AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 52; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to mental health.
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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, adds the legislative librarian to the list the department of mental health and substance abuse services must submit its quarterly report to on the implementation and impact of available suitable accommodations, including the number and length of any delayed admissions, in state owned or operated hospitals or treatment resources. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 52; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 33-6-109, which requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to submit quarterly reports on the implementation and impact of available suitable accommodations, including the number and length of any delayed admissions, in state-owned or operated hospitals or treatment resources; the key provision of this bill is to add the legislative librarian to the list of entities that must receive these reports, ensuring greater transparency and oversight of mental health services in the state.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2176&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2176.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2176 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2176.pdf |
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