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TN HB1572
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Lafferty
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AI Summary
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Removes the Department of Children's Services from the list of agencies scheduled for sunset termination review under Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-29-247(a)
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Adds the Department of Children's Services to a different section of state code (§ 4-29-250) that governs ongoing agency oversight
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Requires the Department of Children's Services to report to the Education, Health, and General Welfare Joint Evaluation Committee by December 31, 2026
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The required report must address the department's progress on findings from the December 2025 performance audit by the Division of State Audit
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5, relative to the department of children's services.
Sunset Laws
Last Action
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
1/21/2026