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TN HB1572

TN HB1572
AN 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
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
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 lifespan 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 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 new subdivision in another, clarifying its official designation within state law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee (on 01/21/2026)

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