Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1572: Sunset Laws - 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.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1067

Plain-language summary

HB 1572 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sunset Laws - 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. Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1067.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican).