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

HB 1939: Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, changes the caseload requirement for case managers in the department from a monthly average of 20 active cases or 20 children monitored to a cap of no more than 12 active cases involving no more than 12 families or 20 children monitored; requires the department to resolve each active case within 12 months and a status review hearing to be held if the case is not resolved within 12 months. - Amends TCA Section 37-5-132.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1939 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, changes the caseload requirement for case managers in the department from a monthly average of 20 active cases or 20 children monitored to a cap of no more than 12 active cases involving no more than 12 families or 20 children monitored; requires the department to resolve each active case within 12 months and a status review hearing to be held if the case is not resolved within 12 months. - Amends TCA Section 37-5-132. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.