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This bill amends Tennessee's existing criminal code by reducing the time period for court clerks to notify the health facilities commission about convictions involving abuse, neglect, misappropriation, or exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults. Specifically, the bill changes the notification deadline from 90 calendar days to 60 calendar days. These notifications are important for maintaining a registry that tracks individuals who have committed offenses against vulnerable populations, which helps protect these at-risk groups by providing a record of past criminal behavior. The bill's primary purpose is to expedite the reporting process, potentially allowing the health facilities commission to update its registry more quickly after a criminal conviction occurs. The amendment will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2 of the bill, with the legislation citing the public welfare as the reason for its urgent implementation.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0253&ga=114