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TN HB1400
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Pearson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Tennessee Department of Mental Health to develop and implement a statewide suicide prevention program
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Program must include community-based prevention, interventions for those who have threatened or attempted suicide, partnerships with local organizations, and postvention support for attempt survivors and their families
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Mandates research on suicide rates among diverse populations and methods to reduce access to lethal means for at-risk individuals
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Requires annual reports to legislative health committees by January 1 each year with program updates and research-based recommendations
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Takes effect July 1, 2025, with immediate effect for rulemaking purposes upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to suicide.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of
Last Action
Def. to Special Calendar to be Published with Final Calendar in Population Health Subcommittee
2/17/2026