HB 2289 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the report detailing strategies the department intends to use to increase resources for services and supports, including those funded by Medicaid, TennCare, or other public and private sources, to be submitted in an electronic format. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 34; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 2289 requires Tennessee's Department of Mental Health to submit reports about resource strategies (including Medicaid/TennCare funding) in electronic format instead of paper. This procedural change affects the department's reporting process for mental health and substance abuse services. The bill amends multiple state code sections to mandate this electronic submission, with no new funding or service changes. It streamlines how the department shares information about existing mental health resource strategies.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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