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TN SB1549

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edward Jackson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Deletes subdivision (55) from Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-29-247(a), removing the Tennessee Child Fatality Prevention Team from one statutory list

  • Adds the Tennessee Child Fatality Prevention Team (created by § 68-142-102) as a new subdivision under Section 4-29-252(a), effectively moving its statutory placement

  • Passed the Tennessee General Assembly on February 9, 2026, and approved by Governor Bill Lee on February 23, 2026

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

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.

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Last Action

Effective date(s) 02/23/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar1/21/2026
Government Operations1/14/2026

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