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TN HB1606
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Lafferty
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AI Summary
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Removes subdivision (55) from Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-29-247(a), which previously listed the Tennessee child fatality prevention team among entities scheduled for termination under the state's sunset review process
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Adds the Tennessee child fatality prevention team (created by § 68-142-102) to Section 4-29-252(a), placing it among entities that continue without a termination date
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Effectively extends the existence of the Tennessee child fatality prevention team indefinitely by moving it from the termination schedule to the continuation list
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Passed the legislature on February 9, 2026, and approved by Governor Bill Lee on February 23, 2026
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare considerations
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 142, Part 1, relative to the Tennessee child fatality prevention team.
Sunset Laws
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 538
3/16/2026