Senate Bill 65 amends 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), which may pertain to a specific provision or requirement related to the department. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision in 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 urgency of the changes for the public welfare. These amendments aim to streamline the legal framework surrounding the department and clarify its establishment within the state's legislative structure.

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