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TN HB1939
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gloria Johnson
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AI Summary
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Limits Department of Children's Services case managers to 12 active cases/families for initial assessments and child abuse/neglect investigations
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Caps ongoing services caseloads at 20 children monitored and supervised per case manager
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Requires DCS to maintain sufficient staffing levels in each region to meet these caseload limits
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Mandates resolution of all active cases within 12 months; unresolved cases must go before juvenile court for a status review hearing with specific court instructions for timely resolution
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 37-5-132, relative to the department of children's services caseload management.
Children's Services, Dept. of
Last Action
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026