Senate Bill 374 mandates the Department of Children's Services to conduct a study on the necessity of constructing a new juvenile detention facility in the western grand division of Tennessee. This facility would aim to address the detention and treatment needs of juveniles in that region. The department is required to compile its findings and recommendations and present them to the judiciary committee of the Senate and the relevant committee in the House of Representatives by January 1, 2026.

The bill emphasizes the importance of assessing the current juvenile detention infrastructure and ensuring that it meets the needs of the youth in the western grand division. It is designed to facilitate informed decision-making regarding potential investments in juvenile justice facilities, thereby enhancing the welfare of affected juveniles. The act will take effect upon becoming law, reflecting the urgency of the matter.