Bill > HB1120

This bill amends Tennessee law regarding reporting requirements for zero to three court programs and safe baby courts. Specifically, it removes outdated language about initial reporting and streamlines the annual reporting process. Zero to three court programs and safe baby courts are specialized court programs focused on supporting very young children and their families in the child welfare system. The bill maintains the requirement that these programs submit annual program data and reports by February 1st each year to four key state entities: the Department of Children's Services, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The primary purpose appears to be updating and simplifying the existing reporting mandate, likely to remove redundant or obsolete language while preserving the core reporting mechanism. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in the legislation's final section.