Tennessee Senate Bill SB1872

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/21/26
• Engrossed: 2/23/26
• Enrolled: 3/11/26
• Passed: 3/25/26
• Chaptered: 4/6/26

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-5-118 and Section 36-5-119, relative to child support.

Impact

The implications of SB1872 on state laws include the establishment of a mandated customer service unit within the Department of Human Services specifically for child support issues. This action is expected to enhance public satisfaction with child support services by providing a dedicated mechanism for addressing citizen concerns. The bill also eliminates the previous language in Section 36-5-119, which may streamline processes and clarify the department's responsibilities in child support cases.

Summary

Senate Bill 1872 seeks to amend Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 36-5-118 and 36-5-119, focusing on the operations of child support services within the state. The bill designates the Department of Human Services as the state disbursement unit responsible for child support collections and disbursements. In doing so, it aims to ensure that citizens have a reliable point of contact for inquiries and complaints related to these services, thereby improving service delivery and accountability.

Contention

While the bill predominantly focuses on enhancing child support service delivery, there may be points of contention regarding its implementation and the potential financial implications of maintaining a customer service unit. Stakeholders could raise concerns over how this amendment will affect existing frameworks for child support and whether sufficient resources will be allocated to meet the newly established requirements.