Drugs, Prescription - As enacted, requires the Tennessee opioid abatement council to allocate funds held in the opioid abatement fund in a certain manner. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38 and Title 41.

Summary

The bill adds new sections to Tennessee law requiring the POST commission and the correctional board to create guidelines for emergency and non‑emergency involuntary admissions to inpatient treatment. It also obligates every law‑enforcement officer and correctional employee to complete annual training on those guidelines. The goal is to ensure consistent, informed handling of mental‑health crises for people who may be admitted against their will.

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