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TN HB0386

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the age limit for voluntary infant surrender (Safe Haven law) from 14 days to 45 days after birth
  • Amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code related to adoption procedures and hospital/facility requirements for accepting surrendered infants
  • Allows parents more time to safely and anonymously relinquish newborns without facing criminal charges
  • Took effect immediately upon becoming law on May 9, 2025, citing public welfare necessity
  • Passed the legislature on April 21, 2025 and was signed by Governor Bill Lee

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2, relative to voluntary surrender of an infant.

Children

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 420

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee2/26/2025
Finance, Ways & Means2/25/2025
Health2/19/2025
Health Subcommittee2/12/2025
Health2/5/2025

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