Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - 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.

Summary

The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to send its quarterly report on suitable accommodations and delayed admissions in state hospitals to the legislative librarian, in addition to existing recipients. This change aims to increase transparency and oversight of mental health and substance‑abuse services.

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