Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HJR0100

Introduced
2/3/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Refer
3/12/25  
Engrossed
3/18/25  
Enrolled
4/24/25  

Caption

A RESOLUTION relative to overdose reversal initiatives.

Impact

The resolution calls on the Tennessee opioid abatement council to allocate at least 25% of expenditures from the opioid abatement fund towards initiatives that promote the distribution and awareness of overdose reversal medications. This initiative is critical as it aims to achieve a 25% reduction in overdose deaths in the state, responding directly to the alarming statistics surrounding opioid-related fatalities. By seeking to standardize how these funds are utilized, the resolution promotes a more focused strategy that directly aligns with public health needs.

Summary

HJR0100 is a resolution that emphasizes the importance of overdose reversal initiatives as a critical measure in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis in Tennessee. It acknowledges existing public and private efforts aimed at reversing overdoses while underscoring the complexity of addiction as a healthcare issue that necessitates increased resource allocation across various treatments. The resolution urges immediate action to save lives through enhanced access to overdose reversal medications, specifically highlighting the use of Narcan as a life-saving drug.

Contention

While HJR0100 seeks to make commendable strides in battling opioid overdoses, it may provoke discussions regarding the balance of resource allocation in the opioid abatement fund. Some stakeholders might argue over the effectiveness and prioritization of funding for overdose reversal initiatives versus other addiction treatment methodologies. This could ignite debates on whether resources should be distributed evenly across the spectrum of addiction treatment or more heavily weighted towards immediate life-saving measures, potentially impacting the overall strategy in tackling the state's opioid crisis.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN HB2973

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.

TN SB2942

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.

TN SB0291

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to measures to prevent overdose deaths.

TN HB0566

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to measures to prevent overdose deaths.

TN HB1545

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023.

TN SB1532

AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023.

TN HJR0235

A RESOLUTION to commemorate "International HPV Awareness Day" on March 4, 2023.

TN SB0200

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, Chapter 4; Title 67 and Title 71, relative to opioid overdoses.

TN HB0304

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, Chapter 4; Title 67 and Title 71, relative to opioid overdoses.

TN HB2089

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 40; Title 41; Title 45; Title 49; Title 52; Title 55; Title 56; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 1100 of the Public Acts of 2010, relative to the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act of 2024.

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TN HB0992

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TN HB0321

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.