AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 71, relative to criminal law.
Summary
SB2482 makes a narrow change to Tennessee’s child abuse reporting law. Specifically, it amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-15-203(a) to allow the required report to be submitted electronically. The bill does not change who must report, what must be reported, or the underlying criminal penalties; it only updates the method of submission.
The measure is framed as a technical modernization bill within the broader criminal law title. It would take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting a stated public welfare need. Because the bill is limited to electronic filing of reports, it appears aimed at improving convenience, speed, and administrative efficiency for mandated reporters and the agencies that receive these reports.
Impact
The bill would amend Tennessee’s child abuse reporting statute to expressly permit electronic submission of the report, affecting Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-15-203(a). In practical terms, this would likely impact mandated reporters such as teachers, medical professionals, social workers, and other covered parties by giving them an additional reporting option. State agencies responsible for receiving and processing these reports would also need to accommodate electronic intake.
Sentiment
There is little evidence of controversy or divided opinion around SB2482 in the available record. The bill’s text suggests a straightforward administrative update rather than a substantive policy change, and there are no recorded committee discussions or votes indicating opposition. Overall, the available context points to a neutral-to-supportive posture, consistent with a technical bill intended to streamline reporting procedures.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the available materials. Because the bill only authorizes electronic submission of an existing report, any concerns would likely center on implementation issues such as confidentiality, data security, or agency readiness rather than disagreement over the reporting requirement itself. However, no such objections are documented in the provided transcripts or voting history.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 71, relative to criminal law.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 71, relative to criminal law.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 55, relative to criminal justice.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 55, relative to criminal justice.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70, relative to criminal justice.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70, relative to criminal justice.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70, relative to criminal justice.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70, relative to criminal justice.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to criminal offenses.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to criminal offenses.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to weapons.