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SB 106

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the traumatic brain injury advisory council to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 55.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Jackson

Extends the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council to June 30, 2029, maintaining current funding and structure to support TBI policy and coordination.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 41
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Bill Summary · SB 106

Summary of Bill: SB 106 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

Sunset Laws – As enacted, extends the traumatic brain injury advisory council to June 30, 2029. Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 55.

Purpose and Intent

  • Extend the life of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advisory Council beyond its current sunset date.
  • Aligns with Tennessee’s Sunset Law requirements by reauthorizing the council through June 30, 2029.

Key Provisions

  • Extension of Authorization: The Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council, created under Title 68, Chapter 55, is extended to terminate on June 30, 2029.
    • This effectively supersedes the current termination date under the Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law, which had scheduled the council to terminate on June 30, 2025.
  • Placement in Statutes: The bill:
    • Removes subdivision (61) from TCA § 4-29-246 (which presumably pertained to some prior list of terminated or sunset groups).
    • Adds a new subdivision to TCA § 4-29-250 recognizing the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council as the entity created by § 68-55-102.
  • Effective Date: The act takes effect upon becoming law, with the public welfare requiring it.

Affected Entities and Stakeholders

  • Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council: The primary body affected; its authorization is extended.
  • Tennessee Department of Health (and related agencies): Likely involved in reporting and administrative support, given prior expenditures and council activities (see fiscal note).
  • General Public: Beneficiaries of the council’s work on TBI-related policy, resources, and coordination.

Fiscal Impact

  • Not Significant: The fiscal note indicates no substantial financial impact.
  • Previous Expenditures Cited:
    • FY 2022-23: $3,599
    • FY 2023-24: $2,530
  • The extension continues at current funding levels; no new appropriation is specified in the bill.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sunset/Termination Date: Extended from June 30, 2025 (per Sunset Law) to June 30, 2029.
  • Status and History Highlights:
    • 2025-01-09: Filed for introduction
    • 2025-01-14: Passed on First Consideration
    • 2025-01-15: Passed on Second Consideration
    • 2025-02-03 to 2025-02-12: Legislative steps leading to committee approvals
    • 2025-02-24: Companion House Bill substituted
    • 2025-03-24: Became Public Chapter 41

Summary of Impact

  • The bill ensures continuity of the TBI Advisory Council for an additional four years (through 2029) to continue guiding state policy, coordination, and resources related to traumatic brain injury.
  • Maintains current funding levels and administrative structure, avoiding new costs or major policy shifts.
  • Simplifies statutory references by reaffirming the council’s status within the Tennessee Code and removing a prior sunset-related designation.

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

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