HB2262

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 71, relative to investigations.

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Tennessee HB2262 mandates the Department of Children's Services to complete investigations of child care agencies for child abuse and child sexual.

Tennessee HB2262 amends Tennessee Code to require the Department of Children's Services to complete investigations of child care agencies for child abuse and child sexual abuse allegations within 45 days of commencing the investigation, unless there is good cause shown. This requirement does not apply to investigations into allegations that an operator or employee of a child care agency committed child abuse or child sexual abuse. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 24

Pub. Ch. 762

Apr 24

Effective date(s) 01/01/2027

Apr 16

Signed by Governor.