HB1572Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5, relative to the department of children's services.
Introduced by Justin Lafferty, District 89
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, extends the department of children's services to June 30, 2028; requires the department to report back to the government operations committee by December 31, 2026, to update the committee on its progress in addressing the findings and observations set forth in the December 2025 performance audit report. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1067
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 14, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Not Voting |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Not Voting |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Not Voting |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1067
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