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

SB 2179: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, requires that monies from the opioid abatement fund that are disbursed to nonprofit organizations for statewide, regional, or local opioid abatement and remediation purposes be disbursed as a combination of advance payment and reimbursement grants. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 13 and Title 33, Chapter 11.

In committee Last action April 15, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2179 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, requires that monies from the opioid abatement fund that are disbursed to nonprofit organizations for statewide, regional, or local opioid abatement and remediation purposes be disbursed as a combination of advance payment and reimbursement grants. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 13 and Title 33, Chapter 11. Primary sponsor: Ken Yager (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ken Yager (Republican).