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This bill makes a comprehensive terminology update across multiple sections of Tennessee's legal code, systematically replacing the phrase "adult day care" with "adult day services" in various titles and sections. The changes affect Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to different government and social service domains, including sections dealing with departmental responsibilities, criminal code provisions, and healthcare and social service regulations. While the bill does not substantively change the underlying laws or policies, it represents a standardization of terminology, likely aimed at using more contemporary and respectful language to describe services for adults who require daytime support or supervision. The modifications are made across sections related to departmental functions, legal definitions, service descriptions, and administrative guidelines. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, and the code commission is requested to update headings in official compilations to reflect the new terminology. This linguistic update spans multiple areas of Tennessee state law, ensuring consistent language in describing adult support services across different legal contexts.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0978&ga=114