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HB 2414

Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, deletes an obsolete statute requiring the administrative office of the courts, department of children's services, and the commission on children and youth to jointly submit a report on juvenile justice data collection by January 1, 2019. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Removes expired 2019 deadline requiring three Tennessee agencies to jointly report on juvenile justice data collection, potentially reducing public oversight of juvenile justice systems.

Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2414

Legislative bill overview

HB 2414 removes an outdated statutory requirement that mandated three state agencies (Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Children's Services, and Commission on Children and Youth) jointly submit a report on juvenile justice data collection by January 1, 2019. The bill makes technical amendments to Tennessee's criminal justice statutes.

Why is this important

Obsolete statutory requirements can clutter legislative code and create confusion about which mandates remain active. Removing this expired deadline clarifies current obligations and may reduce administrative burden, though the underlying data collection practices may continue informally or under other authorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency loss: Removing the reporting requirement could reduce public oversight and accountability for juvenile justice outcomes, unless data sharing continues through other mechanisms
  • Agencies' discretion: Without explicit statutory requirement, agencies may deprioritize coordinated juvenile justice data collection and reporting
  • Unclear scope of amendments: The bill references changes to three major Tennessee code titles (36, 37, 39) but the introduced version only explicitly addresses the January 2019 deadline, leaving questions about what other provisions are affected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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