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TN SB1773
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Becky Massey
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AI Summary
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Adds ambulance stations with 24-hour staffing as authorized safe haven locations where parents can voluntarily surrender an infant
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Changes terminology throughout the safe haven statute from "is staffed" to "has staff scheduled" for 24-hour facility requirements
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Expands approved locations for safe haven infant surrender devices to include ambulance stations, alongside hospitals, fire stations, police stations, emergency communications centers, and nursing homes
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Requires safe haven device locations to be licensed or legally operating in Tennessee and have staff scheduled continuously 24 hours daily by a licensed emergency medical services provider
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
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 surrendering of an infant.
Children
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2/26/2026