House Bill 2206 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 37-1-903(c)(2), regarding the responsibilities of the department of children's services. The bill removes the second sentence of the existing subdivision and replaces it with a requirement for the department to create and disseminate an annual report. This report must be sent to several key stakeholders, including the director of the administrative office of the courts, the commissioner of the department of mental health and substance abuse services, the council of juvenile and family court judges, the commission on children and youth, and the chairs of the civil justice committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of timely dissemination of information related to children's services in Tennessee. This change aims to enhance communication and accountability among various entities involved in the welfare of children and families in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-1-903(c)(2), 37-1-903