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TN SB2402
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn White
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Children's Services to record all interviews of children conducted during investigations of abuse, dependency, or neglect claims, using either audio or video recording
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Provides exceptions when an employee in good faith believed recording was occurring but technical issues prevented it, or when unforeseeable circumstances prevented recording
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Failure to record an interview does not affect the admissibility of child statements or other evidence obtained during the interview
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All recordings generated under this requirement are classified as confidential under existing state law (§ 37-5-107)
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38, relative to children.
Children's Services, Dept. of
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/9/2026