Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB0516 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the legislative librarian regarding needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs operated by county or district health departments. This report will include data on the number of individuals served, needles and supplies dispensed and returned, naloxone kits distributed, and treatment referrals made. The bill affects health departments and the legislative librarian by formalizing the reporting process and enhancing data transparency related to syringe exchange programs.
Tennessee HB0516 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the legislative librarian regarding needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs operated by county or district health departments. This report will include data on the number of individuals served, needles and supplies dispensed and returned, naloxone kits distributed, and treatment referrals made. The bill affects health departments and the legislative librarian by formalizing the reporting process and enhancing data transparency related to syringe exchange programs.
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