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

SB 2281: Opioids - As introduced, removes nonresidential substitution-based treatment centers for opiate addiction from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need beginning July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024.

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2281 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Opioids - As introduced, removes nonresidential substitution-based treatment centers for opiate addiction from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need beginning July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024. Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).