SB2459

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to the department of children's services.

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SB2459 amends Tennessee Code to require the Department of Children's Services to create and disseminate an annual report to key stakeholders.

SB2459 amends Tennessee Code, Title 37, to mandate the Department of Children's Services to create and disseminate an annual report. This report is to be sent to the director of the administrative office of the courts, the commissioner of the department of mental health and substance abuse services, the council of juvenile and family court judges, the commission on children and youth, and the chairs of the civil justice committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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24 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 4

Pub. Ch. 869

May 4

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.