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TN HB1150

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "adoption" for family leave purposes to include the period from filing an adoption petition through final court order
  • Covers prospective adoptive parents from the time a minor child is initially placed in their residence under a court-ordered parental power of attorney, guardianship, or custodial order
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-814(a), which governs state employee leave benefits
  • Took effect immediately upon Governor Bill Lee's signature on April 11, 2025, citing public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 36 and Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to family leave for adoption of a newly placed minor child.

Public Employees

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 163

5/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/25/2025
Education3/18/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee3/5/2025
Education2/12/2025

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