SB 65 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of mental health and substance abuse services to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.

SB 65 extends the operation of Tennessee's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services until June 30, 2029, by amending specific sections of state law. The bill removes an automatic expiration date (sunset provision) for the department, ensuring its continued funding and operations. This change directly affects the department's ability to provide mental health and substance abuse services across the state. The legislation modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3, to reflect this extension.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Apr 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/12/2025
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Ed Jackson
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
TN
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