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TN SB1549
TN SB1549AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 142, Part 1, relative to the Tennessee child fatality prevention team.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, extends the Tennessee child fatality prevention team to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 142, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill extends the Tennessee Child Fatality Prevention Team, an entity responsible for reviewing child deaths to identify trends and recommend improvements in child protection, until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) sections related to state government and child abuse prevention. Specifically, it removes a reference to the team from a list of agencies subject to termination in TCA 4-29-247(a) and adds it to a list of agencies that are continued in TCA 4-29-252(a), ensuring its ongoing operation and the continuation of its vital work in safeguarding children.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 02/23/2026 (on 03/16/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1549&ga=114 | 01/07/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0538.pdf | 03/16/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1549 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1549.pdf | 01/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1549.pdf | 01/07/2026 |
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