Tennessee House Bill HB1606

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/13/26
• Refer: 1/21/26
• Refer: 2/2/26
• Chaptered: 3/16/26
• Passed: 3/16/26

Caption

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.

Impact

The implications of HB1606 on state laws primarily concern how child fatalities are handled at the state level. By potentially streamlining the operations of the child fatality prevention team, the amendment is designed to improve the response to child death incidents, providing better oversight and data collection mechanisms. This could lead to more effective preventative strategies and interventions that are aimed at reducing child fatalities across the state.

Summary

House Bill 1606 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the structure and function of the Tennessee child fatality prevention team. This amendment involves the deletion of a specific subdivision within Section 4-29-247, which suggests a restructuring or reevaluation of existing statutory language. By creating a more defined framework for the child fatality prevention team under Section 4-29-252, the bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the team in addressing child safety and welfare issues in Tennessee.

Contention

While there is no explicit mention of contention in the materials reviewed, such legislative measures often raise debates concerning resource allocation, the efficacy of existing programs, and the implications of changing operational structures for state teams. Stakeholders may express varying opinions about how these changes may affect the implementation of child welfare policies at the community level.