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 is designed to streamline and clarify the legal framework surrounding the department, ensuring that its establishment and functions are clearly defined within the state code. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the changes for public welfare.

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