Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB2167

Caption

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.

Impact

The impact of HB2167 appears to be procedural in nature, aiming to clarify existing legal provisions concerning children's welfare in Tennessee. By amending these specific sections, the bill enhances the clarity and applicability of regulations that govern children in various contexts. The implications of such amendments could affect how existing policies are interpreted and enforced at both state and local levels, ensuring that the legal framework is consistent and comprehensive.

Summary

House Bill 2167 seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically concerning legislation relating to children. While the bill does not introduce entirely new regulations, it modifies existing statutes by changing specific references within the text. One notable change includes the adjustment of a date from 'January' to 'February', which may reflect a shift in operational timelines for processes impacted by this law. The text indicates a keen focus on ensuring legal accuracy and alignment within state code pertaining to child welfare and related matters.

Contention

While the adjustments made by HB2167 may seem minor at the surface level, there could be underlying contentious points among stakeholders involved in child welfare. For instance, any changes to operational deadlines or definitions could prompt discussions regarding the adequacy of resources and readiness to comply with the new timelines. Stakeholders are likely to have differing opinions on whether these amendments adequately address current needs or if they may inadvertently create overlap or confusion within existing laws.

Companion Bills

TN SB1906

Crossfiled 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.

Previously Filed As

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 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.

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 SB1403

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 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.

Similar Bills

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