SB2111

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 37-5-132, relative to the department of children's services caseload management.

Failed·3/17/26
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Tennessee SB2111 amends the Department of Children's Services caseload management to set maximum case limits and resolution timelines.

Tennessee SB2111 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 37-5-132, to revise the Department of Children's Services caseload management. The bill sets maximum caseload limits for case managers, ensuring each region has enough staff to handle no more than twelve active cases involving initial assessments or twenty children in ongoing services. It mandates compliance with these limits and requires the department to resolve each active case within twelve months.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

4 Yea

RDRD

3 Nay

RRR

1 Not Voting

R

History

Mar 17

Senate

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 16

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026

Mar 16

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026