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TN HB0347

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Hurt

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Economic disadvantage of a parent or guardian alone cannot be used as grounds for termination of parental rights under Tennessee law
  • "Neglect" is redefined to clarify that it does not exist solely on the basis of economic disadvantage
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 36-1-113(r) and 37-1-102(b)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025
  • Passed April 15, 2025 and signed by Governor Bill Lee in May 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to children.

Children

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 322

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/2/2025
Judiciary3/18/2025
Children & Families Subcommittee2/26/2025
Judiciary2/3/2025

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