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TN SB1517

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edward Jackson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the Department of Human Services from the list of agencies scheduled for sunset termination under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-29-247(a), subdivision (22)

  • Adds the Department of Human Services to a different section of the sunset law (Section 4-29-251(a)), which provides for continued existence with periodic review

  • Effectively extends the Department of Human Services indefinitely rather than allowing it to terminate under the state's sunset review process

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3, relative to the department of human services.

Sunset Laws

Last Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar1/21/2026
Government Operations1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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