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This bill establishes a Conservatorship Management Task Force in Tennessee, composed of nine members including state agency commissioners and appointees from various organizations related to legal and disability services. The task force will have a comprehensive mission to review and improve conservatorship practices, including examining resource allocation, educational requirements, information tracking, fraud detection, public guardianship capacity, and potential oversight mechanisms. The nine-member group will include representatives from state agencies like disability and aging, health, courts, human services, and mental health, as well as external members such as a probate judge, representatives from the Conservatorship Association of Tennessee, State Court Clerks Association, and the Tennessee Center for Decision-Making Support. Public members will serve staggered three-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms, and will be appointed by the governor. The task force is required to meet quarterly and submit annual reports detailing its findings and recommendations to the Department of Disability and Aging and the Administrative Office of the Courts by December 31, 2025. Importantly, the bill emphasizes maintaining privacy protections, ensuring that protected health information remains confidential under HIPAA regulations. Members will serve without compensation, and the task force will be administratively attached to the Department of Disability and Aging. The bill takes effect immediately for appointment purposes and fully implements on July 1, 2025.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0233&ga=114