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HB 1949

Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, requires that monies from the opioid abatement fund that are disbursed to nonprofit organizations for statewide, regional, or local opioid abatement and remediation purposes be disbursed as a combination of advance payment and reimbursement grants. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 13 and Title 33, Chapter 11.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Harold Love

Tennessee bill requires opioid abatement fund grants to nonprofits use combined advance and reimbursement payment structure instead of single distribution method.

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 1949

Legislative bill overview

HB 1949 modifies how Tennessee distributes opioid abatement fund money to nonprofit organizations by requiring a mixed payment structure combining advance grants and reimbursement grants. The bill amends state law governing public funds and opioid remediation programs to specify this dual-disbursement approach for organizations working on statewide, regional, or local opioid intervention efforts.

Why is this important

Opioid abatement funds come from settlements and litigation related to the opioid crisis, representing substantial resources dedicated to treatment, prevention, and recovery services. The payment structure directly affects how quickly nonprofits can deploy resources—advance payments enable upfront action while reimbursement models require organizations to front costs, which can strain smaller nonprofits' cash flow and operational capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Nonprofit cash flow burden: Smaller organizations may struggle with reimbursement components if advance portions are insufficient, potentially delaying critical services
  • Administrative complexity: Mixing two payment models requires additional tracking and reporting infrastructure, increasing compliance costs for recipient organizations
  • Adequacy of advance portions: The bill doesn't specify what percentage constitutes "advance" versus "reimbursement," leaving implementation details undefined and potentially subject to discretionary interpretation

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

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