Senate Bill 65 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Specifically, it deletes 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The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the department by removing outdated or unnecessary language and ensuring that the department's existence is clearly articulated in the law. This act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

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