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TN SB2070
TN SB2070AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 37, Chapter 2, Part 4, relative to children.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, specifies that a juvenile court proceeding may be commenced by the taking of a child into custody or the removal of custody from a parent or legal guardian; requires the juvenile court in a dependency and neglect proceeding to determine whether a parent, guardian, relative, or caregiver of the child cannot be excluded as a perpetrator of severe child abuse against the child; prohibits a juvenile court from returning a child victim of severe child abuse to the custody of a person who cannot be excluded as the perpetrator unless certain circumstances are met; makes various other changes. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 37, Chapter 2, Part 4.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Tennessee laws related to children. It specifies that a juvenile court proceeding may be started by taking a child into custody or removing custody from a parent or legal guardian. It requires the juvenile court to determine in dependency and neglect cases whether a parent, guardian, relative, or caregiver cannot be excluded as the perpetrator of severe child abuse against the child. The bill also prohibits a juvenile court from returning a child who has been found to be a victim of severe child abuse to the custody of a person who cannot be excluded as the perpetrator, unless certain conditions are met. The bill also amends the definitions of "abandonment," "abuse," and "severe child abuse" in the Tennessee Code. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections for children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 613 (on 04/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2070&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0613.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2070 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0592.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0592 (13967) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1620.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1676 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1676.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2070.pdf |
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