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TN SB0314
TN SB0314AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 36 and Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to family leave for adoption of a newly placed minor child.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, authorizes an eligible education employee to qualify for paid leave during the legal process for adopting a newly placed minor child, specifically during that period of time beginning with the filing of a petition for adoption when a minor child is initially placed within the residence of a prospective adoptive parent pursuant to a court-ordered parental power of attorney or guardianship or custodial order until the issuance of a final order of adoption by the court. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 36 and Title 37, Chapter 1.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the definition of "adoption" for education employees seeking paid leave during the adoption process. Specifically, the bill defines the adoption period as starting from the moment an adoption petition is filed and a minor child is initially placed with a prospective adoptive parent through a court-ordered parental power of attorney, guardianship, or custodial order, and continuing until a final adoption order is issued by the court. The change allows eligible education employees to take paid leave during this entire legal process, which can be a complex and time-consuming period involving multiple legal steps. By broadening the definition of adoption, the bill recognizes the important legal and emotional journey of adoptive parents and provides them with financial support and job protection during the critical initial stages of bringing a new child into their family. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/11/2025 (on 05/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0314&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0163.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0314 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0314.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0314.pdf |
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