Senate Bill 65 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Specifically, it removes subdivision (18) from Section 4-29-246(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-250(a) that formally recognizes the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-1601.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare. This legislative action reflects a commitment to updating the legal framework surrounding mental health and substance abuse services in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-246(a), 4-29-246, 4-29-250(a), 4-29-250