Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of children's services to June 30, 2028; requires the department to report back to the government operations committee by December 31, 2026, to update the committee on its progress in addressing the findings and observations set forth in the December 2025 performance audit report. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5.

SB 1513 extends the existence of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services (DCS) until June 30, 2029, instead of allowing it to sunset earlier. It requires DCS to report to the Government Operations Committee by December 31, 2026, on its progress addressing issues identified in a December 2025 performance audit. The bill amends specific Tennessee Code sections (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 5) to implement these changes. This directly affects DCS operations and its accountability to the specified legislative committee, with no immediate changes to child welfare services or public eligibility.