Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, clarifies that on or before January 31 of each year, the department shall report information regarding child support to the general assembly and the governor. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 1331 updates Tennessee's child support reporting requirement by changing the deadline from a dated reference to a clear annual obligation. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services must now submit annual child support information to the General Assembly and Governor by January 31 each year, replacing the outdated "on January 31, 1998, and annually thereafter" language. This amendment modifies Section 36-5-712 of Tennessee law to ensure the reporting schedule remains current and unambiguous. The bill directly affects the state agency responsible for collecting and reporting child support data. The change simplifies compliance without altering the substance of the reporting requirements.