Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB2189

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to accidental fentanyl poisoning.

Impact

If enacted, HB2189 will amend the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifying requirements for data collection and reporting regarding fentanyl-related deaths. The intended outcome is to provide lawmakers with crucial insights into the prevalence of fentanyl poisonings, which could inform future legislative and health initiatives aimed at combating the opioid crisis. By having a detailed account of deaths attributed to accidental fentanyl poisoning, the state hopes to enhance its public health strategy and allocate resources more effectively towards prevention and intervention efforts.

Summary

House Bill 2189 aims to address the growing concern of accidental fentanyl poisoning in Tennessee. The bill mandates that, by January 1, 2025, the Department of Health must report to both the House Health Committee and the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on the number of fatalities related to accidental fentanyl poisoning occurring over the past decade. Additionally, the report must include the methods the department has employed to tackle this issue and an evaluation of their effectiveness. This legislative measure reflects a proactive approach to understanding and mitigating the impact of fentanyl on public health.

Contention

While HB2189 is largely a data-gathering bill, there may be underlying tensions regarding how the findings are interpreted and acted upon. Certain stakeholders could argue about the adequacy of current methods used to prevent fentanyl poisonings and the effectiveness of existing health initiatives. Concerns may also arise over how this data will influence future policies, particularly in terms of funding and resource allocation for health departments and addiction recovery programs.

Companion Bills

TN SB2050

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to accidental fentanyl poisoning.

Previously Filed As

TN SB2050

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to accidental fentanyl poisoning.

TN SB1753

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to accidental fentanyl poisoning.

TN HB1810

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to accidental fentanyl poisoning.

TN HB0617

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15 and Title 49, relative to drug poisoning awareness.

TN SB0611

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15 and Title 49, relative to drug poisoning awareness.

TN SB1345

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.

TN HB1503

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.

TN SB1804

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to contraceptives.

TN HB1943

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to contraceptives.

TN SB1010

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to contraceptives.

Similar Bills

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