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HB 157

Statutes and Codification - As enacted, changes all TCA references from "adult day care" to "adult day services." - Amends TCA Section 4-3-1205; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 18; Title 52, Chapter 8; Section 68-1-904; Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Eldridge

Tennessee replaces "adult day care" with "adult day services" terminology across six statute titles for regulatory standardization and clarity.

Pub. Ch. 87
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Bill Summary · HB 157

Legislative bill overview

HB 157 is a technical codification bill that changes terminology throughout Tennessee's statutes, replacing "adult day care" with "adult day services" across six different titles of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA). The bill affects references in sections related to adult day programs spanning multiple regulatory areas including health, human services, and labor codes.

Why is this important

Terminology changes in statute may seem minor but have practical implications for regulatory clarity, program branding, and how services are officially recognized and funded. This shift from "care" to "services" language reflects broader healthcare and social services industry standards that emphasize person-centered, service-delivery terminology. The amendment affects how these programs are referenced in official communications, regulations, licensing requirements, and funding mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory consistency: Ensuring all agencies and departments implementing these statutes uniformly adopt the new terminology to avoid confusion during the transition period
  • Stakeholder awareness: Adult day programs, participants, families, and providers need clear communication that this is a nomenclature change only, with no changes to actual program requirements or benefits
  • Implementation logistics: Government databases, licensing systems, and regulatory forms across multiple state agencies must be updated to reflect the new terminology without creating administrative gaps

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

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