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TN SB0326

TN SB0326
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the department to prominently advertise on the home page of the department's website the toll-free telephone service that enables citizens to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Human Services to prominently display the toll-free telephone number for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults directly on the department's website homepage. The legislation amends existing state code to ensure that this critical reporting service is easily accessible to citizens, making it simpler for people to quickly report potential cases of elder or vulnerable adult abuse. By mandating that the telephone number be displayed prominently on the home page, the bill aims to increase awareness and make it easier for concerned individuals to quickly report potential instances of mistreatment, thereby potentially protecting some of the state's most vulnerable populations. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's determination to prioritize the protection of elderly and vulnerable adults.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2026 (on 04/10/2026)

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