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TN SB2627

TN SB2627
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, adds to the factors considered by a court when making child custody determinations evidence of physical or emotional abuse to the child or to any other person; requires judges involved in child custody proceedings to complete training that is provided by certain persons with experience in assisting survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, or child sexual abuse, and that relies on evidence-based research by recognized experts; prohibits ordering certain reunification treatment. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to child custody determinations. It adds evidence of physical or emotional abuse to the factors considered by courts when making child custody decisions. The bill also requires judges involved in child custody proceedings to complete training on assisting survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, or child sexual abuse, and prohibits courts from ordering certain reunification treatment in cases where there have been findings of abuse against a parent or caregiver, unless the court finds that reunification is in the best interest of the child.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 799 (on 05/01/2024)

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