Senate Bill 1549, also known as House Bill 1606, proposes amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Tennessee child fatality prevention team. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (55) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-252(a) that formally recognizes the Tennessee child fatality prevention team, which is established under Section 68-142-102.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding child fatality prevention efforts in Tennessee by removing outdated provisions and clarifying the role of the prevention team. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of enhancing child safety and welfare in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-252(a), 4-29-252