Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, changes from January 31 to February 15 the date by which the commissioner shall publish an annual report regarding operation of the department and the services and programs under its supervision. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
SB 1869 amends Tennessee law to change the deadline for the Commissioner of Children's Services to publish an annual report on department operations and programs from January 31 to February 15. This procedural change directly affects the Department of Children's Services, requiring them to submit their report 15 days later each year. The bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (Titles 36 and 37) and takes effect July 1, 2026. It does not alter the content or scope of the annual report, only the submission timeline.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
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