House Bill 157, also known as Senate Bill 978, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to replace the term "adult day care" with "adult day services." This change is reflected in multiple sections, including but not limited to Sections 4-3-1205, 39-17-1802, 39-17-1803, 52-8-203, and 71-1-105. The bill aims to standardize the terminology used in state law regarding services for adults, ensuring consistency across different legal references.

Additionally, the bill requests the code commission to update the headings in any compilations or publications of Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically in Title 71, Chapter 2, Part 4, to reflect this new terminology. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in this legislative change.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-3-1205, 39-17-1802, 39-17-1803, 52-8-203, 71-1-105, 71-2-401, 71-3-515, 71-5-1402