Senate Bill 1401, also known as House Bill 1245, proposes an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated concerning juvenile facilities. Specifically, it modifies Section 37-1-189(a) by changing the required duration from "six (6) hours" to "four (4) hours." This adjustment aims to reduce the time frame stipulated in the current law.
The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the changes for the public welfare.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 37-1-189(a), 37-1-189