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HB 2075

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Helping Open Pathways to Effective (HOPE) Treatment Act." - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bryan Terry

Tennessee's HOPE Treatment Act restructures mental health and substance abuse services across five statutory titles to reform delivery systems and agency oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 2075

Legislative bill overview

HB 2075, the "Helping Open Pathways to Effective (HOPE) Treatment Act," amends Tennessee law across multiple titles to reform mental health and substance abuse services delivery and oversight. The bill modifies statutes governing health, mental health, public health, and human services regulations, suggesting comprehensive structural changes to how these services are administered and funded.

Why is this important

Mental health and substance abuse services affect vulnerable populations and public health outcomes across Tennessee. Coordinated reforms across multiple statutory titles could streamline care access, improve treatment effectiveness, or alter funding mechanisms—but could also shift responsibilities between agencies or change eligibility requirements for existing programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and coordination: Amending five different title codes simultaneously raises questions about whether changes create coherent policy or introduce conflicting requirements between agencies
  • Implementation costs: Restructuring mental health and substance abuse services likely requires new funding, staff training, or facility modifications with unclear fiscal impact
  • Access and coverage changes: Reforms to these services could expand or restrict eligibility, coverage, or provider networks, affecting who receives treatment and where

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

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