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HB 1351

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As enacted, revises present law relative to recovery residences and alcohol and drug prevention or treatment facilities under certification by the department. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 33; Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mary Littleton

Tennessee updates certification standards for recovery residences and substance abuse treatment facilities to strengthen oversight and quality assurance across eight state codes.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 406
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Bill Summary · HB 1351

Legislative bill overview

HB 1351 revises Tennessee's regulatory framework for recovery residences and alcohol/drug prevention or treatment facilities, updating certification standards and oversight requirements across multiple state codes. The bill modernizes how the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services certifies and monitors these facilities to ensure quality care and consumer protection.

Why is this important

Recovery residences and treatment facilities serve individuals in critical stages of addiction recovery; stronger certification standards can improve safety, accountability, and treatment outcomes. The amendments across eight Tennessee codes indicate comprehensive restructuring of regulations affecting thousands of individuals in recovery programs and the facilities that serve them statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Facility compliance costs - Updated certification requirements may impose new operational expenses on existing facilities, potentially affecting service availability or pricing
  • Regulatory scope and enforcement - Expanding oversight across multiple code sections could create administrative burden or conflicts between different regulatory agencies
  • Access vs. standards trade-off - Stricter certification may exclude some facilities from operating, potentially reducing bed availability in underserved areas despite improving quality standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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