SB1418Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 33; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.

Tennessee SB1418 establishes the "Tennessee Mental Health Volunteer Alliance Act," which requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a statewide volunteer database of qualified mental health professionals to provide immediate mental healthcare services in schools or public facilities following gun violence or significant traumatic events. The bill affects mental health professionals, schools, and public facilities, detailing provisions for a volunteer application process, funding for administrative costs, and the creation of a school safety fund for purchasing safety technology. It also mandates annual reporting on expenditures from the fund to the relevant legislative committees.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1418 establishes the "Tennessee Mental Health Volunteer Alliance Act," which requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a statewide volunteer database of qualified mental health professionals to provide immediate mental healthcare services in schools or public facilities following gun violence or significant traumatic events. The bill affects mental health professionals, schools, and public facilities, detailing provisions for a volunteer application process, funding for administrative costs, and the creation of a school safety fund for purchasing safety technology. It also mandates annual reporting on expenditures from the fund to the relevant legislative committees.

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Sponsor

Yarbro, Jeff

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Subjects
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. ofTitles, ShortMental IllnessEducation, Dept. of

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