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

SB 241: Mental Illness - As introduced, requires the chief officer of an inpatient mental health treatment resource to notify the committing court if a patient who was involuntarily committed for mental health treatment becomes eligible for discharge; permits the court to hold a hearing to determine whether to order the person's return to the hospital under the original commitment or order the person's release from involuntary commitment in accordance with the recommendations of the chief officer. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 52.

In committee Last action March 24, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 241 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental Illness - As introduced, requires the chief officer of an inpatient mental health treatment resource to notify the committing court if a patient who was involuntarily committed for mental health treatment becomes eligible for discharge; permits the court to hold a hearing to determine whether to order the person's return to the hospital under the original commitment or order the person's release from involuntary commitment in accordance with the recommendations of the chief officer. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 52. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).