Tennessee HB0046 amends reimbursement rules for child advocacy centers, including late payment fees and reporting requirements.

Tennessee HB0046 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 37, to change how reimbursements are handled for child advocacy centers. It requires the Department of Children's Services to pay reimbursements within 30 days or incur a 10% late payment fee. The bill mandates an annual report detailing the number and percentage of late reimbursements and the total late fees incurred. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0046 amends reimbursement rules for child advocacy centers, including late payment fees and reporting requirements.

Tennessee HB0046 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 37, to change how reimbursements are handled for child advocacy centers. It requires the Department of Children's Services to pay reimbursements within 30 days or incur a 10% late payment fee. The bill mandates an annual report detailing the number and percentage of late reimbursements and the total late fees incurred. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.