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TN SB2220

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Lowe

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Children's Services must complete investigations of child care agencies involving child abuse allegations within 45 days of commencement, except for good cause shown

  • Department of Children's Services must complete investigations of child care agencies involving child sexual abuse allegations within 45 days of commencement, except for good cause shown

  • The 45-day deadline does not apply to investigations where an operator or employee of the child care agency is personally alleged to have committed the abuse

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 71, relative to investigations.

Children's Services, Dept. of

Last Action

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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