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This ordinance establishes requirements for the administration, transparency, and reporting of funds received by the Metropolitan Government from litigation-related claims against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and related entities. It aims to ensure proper management and public accountability of these funds. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council and is intended to guide the use of opioid settlement monies.

An ordinance establishing requirements for the administration, transparency, and reporting of funds received by the Metropolitan Government in connection with litigation-related claims against opioid manufacturers, distributors and related entities.

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Introduced 6/30/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 9/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Establishes administrative procedures for managing funds received from opioid litigation settlements.
  • 2Requires transparency in the reporting of funds related to opioid claims.
  • 3Mandates regular reporting to the Metropolitan Government regarding the use and allocation of these funds.

This ordinance establishes requirements for the administration, transparency, and reporting of funds received by the Metropolitan Government from litigation-related claims against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and related entities. It aims to ensure proper management and public accountability of these funds. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council and is intended to guide the use of opioid settlement monies.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of NashvilleOpioid manufacturers, distributors, and related entities

Version history

This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.

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Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Bill substituted
    Impact 85

    BL2026-1452 substituted to version 2

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Substitute - BL2026-1452 - Evans

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Substitute - BL2026-1452 - Evans

Legislative history

9/17/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Evans moved that the bill be passed on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Evans moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/1/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Evans moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Public Health and Safety Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Public Health and Safety Committee.
6/30/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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