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TN HB2936

TN HB2936
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to families' rights and responsibilities.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
06/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, enacts the “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act," amends several Tennessee laws to establish and protect the fundamental rights of parents to make decisions regarding the care, custody, and control of their children, including decisions about their upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health. The bill sets a high standard for the government to burden these parental rights, requiring a compelling governmental interest of the highest order and the least restrictive means. It also grants parents specific rights, such as accessing their child's medical and educational records, consenting to the collection of biometric data or DNA samples, and restricting video or voice recordings of their child. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare providers to obtain parental consent before providing certain medical treatments or services to minors, with some exceptions for emergencies or other circumstances. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1061 (on 06/03/2024)

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