Bill > HB0157

This bill is a technical amendment that systematically replaces the term "adult day care" with "adult day services" across multiple sections of Tennessee's state code, primarily in Titles 4, 39, 52, 68, and 71. The bill affects various legal references, including sections related to health services, legal definitions, and social services. By making this terminology change, the bill aims to standardize the language used to describe daytime care and support services for adults, potentially reflecting a more modern or preferred terminology for such programs. The bill touches on numerous specific code sections, including those related to health regulations, service descriptions, and administrative provisions. The changes are purely linguistic and do not appear to alter the substantive meaning or implementation of the laws, but rather update the terminology used in official state documentation. The bill requests that the code commission also update any headings in compilations or publications to reflect this new terminology. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0157&ga=114