Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 516: Public Health - As introduced, adds the legislative librarian as a party to which the department of health must submit an annual report based on data received by a county or district health department that operates a needle and hypodermic syringe exchange program, including the number of people served, number of needles, syringes, and supplies dispensed and returned to the program, number of naloxone kits distributed, and the number and type of treatment referrals provided. - 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.

Introduced Last action February 5, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 516 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - As introduced, adds the legislative librarian as a party to which the department of health must submit an annual report based on data received by a county or district health department that operates a needle and hypodermic syringe exchange program, including the number of people served, number of needles, syringes, and supplies dispensed and returned to the program, number of naloxone kits distributed, and the number and type of treatment referrals provided. - 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. Primary sponsor: Bryan Terry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bryan Terry (Republican).