Docket Room
SB 2281·TN·senate

Opioids - As introduced, removes nonresidential substitution-based treatment centers for opiate addiction from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need beginning July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Briggs
Latest Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Summary

The bill eliminates the need for a certificate of need for non‑residential facilities that provide substitution‑based treatment for opioid addiction, taking effect on July 1 2026. It does this by deleting specific regulatory language in Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the 2024 Public Acts. The change is intended to lower barriers for providers and expand treatment access.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when SB 2281 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice