House Bill 40, sponsored by Reedy, mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a study on the availability of local juvenile detention centers and treatment facilities for juveniles. The study will assess both the current capacity for housing juveniles detained before adjudicatory hearings and the needs for additional facilities for those who have been adjudicated delinquent and are in the custody of the Department of Children's Services. TACIR is authorized to request information from relevant state and local governmental entities to aid in this study, which will be conducted using existing resources.

The findings and recommendations from TACIR, including any proposed legislation, must be reported to each member of the General Assembly and provided to the legislative librarian by January 1, 2026. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of juvenile offenders and ensuring adequate facilities for their housing and treatment. The act will take effect upon becoming law, prioritizing public welfare.