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TN SB1513
TN SB1513AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5, relative to the department of children's services.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, extends the department of children's services to June 30, 2029; requires the department to report back to the government operations committee by December 31, 2026, to update the committee on its progress in addressing the findings and observations set forth in the December 2025 performance audit report. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill extends the existence of the Department of Children's Services until June 30, 2029, and requires the department to provide an update to the education, health, and general welfare joint evaluation committee by December 31, 2026, detailing its progress in addressing any issues identified in a performance audit report from December 2025. The bill also makes technical amendments to Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) by removing a reference to the Department of Children's Services in one section and adding it as a listed entity in another, clarifying its official designation and creation under state law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1513&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1513 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1513.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1513.pdf |
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