Senate Bill 1517 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Human Services. Specifically, it removes subdivision (22) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Department of Human Services, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-1201.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare. This legislative action reflects a restructuring or clarification of the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Human Services within the state's legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251