Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB1403

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

Impact

The alteration in deadlines may have significant implications for child welfare organizations and agencies that must adhere to these deadlines for reporting or compliance purposes. By shifting a key date related to children’s issues, the bill may affect how these organizations schedule their operations and report on children’s welfare metrics. This could lead to improvements in the timely delivery of services or data gathering, thereby enhancing support for children's rights and welfare programs in the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 1403 seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically addressing laws that pertain to children. The bill aims to make specific alterations in the existing legislative framework which governs child welfare and rights in the state. Although the precise details of all amendments are not elaborated in the available text, there is a notable change in deadlines for certain requirements, such as changing a date from January 15 to February 1 for a specific regulation within the children's rights framework. This change intends to ensure better compliance and adherence to legislative processes.

Contention

The bill's amendments might not be without contention, especially as they pertain to sensitive issues surrounding children's rights and welfare standards. Any changes that shift deadlines could provoke diverse opinions, particularly from advocacy groups who may feel that the adjustments either help streamline operations or inadvertently delay necessary actions related to child welfare. It remains to be seen how stakeholders will respond to these amendments and whether any further opposition will arise during the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

TN HB1003

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

Previously Filed As

TN SB0612

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN HB0642

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN HB1003

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN HB2550

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN HB1131

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN SB1331

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN SB2354

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN SB1906

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN HB2167

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

TN SB1476

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 16; Title 24; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to children.

Similar Bills

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