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SB 2179

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 Ken Yager

Tennessee bill requires opioid abatement fund grants to nonprofits be disbursed as combination advance and reimbursement payments to improve nonprofit program funding accessibility.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2179

Legislative bill overview

SB 2179 modifies how Tennessee's opioid abatement fund disburses money to nonprofit organizations working on opioid addiction treatment and prevention. The bill requires that disbursements be made as a combination of advance payments (upfront funding) and reimbursement grants (pay-for-completed-work), rather than potentially using a single disbursement method.

Why is this important

Opioid addiction remains a significant public health crisis in Tennessee. How the state structures grant payments to nonprofits directly affects their ability to operate programs—organizations often struggle when funding comes entirely as reimbursement since they must cover startup costs themselves, which can be a barrier for smaller nonprofits. A hybrid approach may improve program accessibility and effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Requiring dual payment structures may increase complexity and oversight costs for state agencies managing the fund
  • Equity concerns: Different nonprofit sizes have different cash-flow capacities; some may still struggle with even partial upfront costs while larger organizations absorb gaps easily
  • Flexibility trade-offs: Mandating a specific payment combination reduces state agencies' ability to tailor funding structures to individual organizational needs or fund performance outcomes

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

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