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

SB 1354: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and implement a suicide prevention program; requires the department to submit a report to legislative committees with jurisdiction over health-related matters on this program and any suggestions from the department based upon the research conducted from the previous calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1354 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and implement a suicide prevention program; requires the department to submit a report to legislative committees with jurisdiction over health-related matters on this program and any suggestions from the department based upon the research conducted from the previous calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).