Senate Bill 2039 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 3, by introducing a new section that addresses the enforcement of fees and assessments related to fraud and economic crimes. Specifically, the bill stipulates that once the cost authorized by section 40-3-106 is enacted, the fees and assessments for fraud and economic crimes will not be enforced within the respective county. Additionally, any funds that have already been collected and are currently held by a district attorney general must be retained until the total amount collected under section 40-3-106 matches or exceeds the funds designated for fraud and economic crime prosecutions. Once this condition is met, the funds must be returned to the original county government.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the financial resources allocated for prosecuting fraud and economic crimes are appropriately managed and returned to the county if they are not needed. This legislative change is intended to provide clarity on the handling of funds related to these offenses and to ensure that counties are not unduly burdened by enforcement of fees that may no longer be applicable. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting its urgency in addressing these financial matters.