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TN HB1150
TN HB1150AN 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
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
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, it broadens the definition to include the entire period from filing an adoption petition to the final court order of adoption, encompassing the time when a minor child is initially placed with a prospective adoptive parent through a court-ordered parental power of attorney, guardianship, or custodial order. This change means that eligible education employees can now take paid leave during this entire legal process, which helps support families going through adoption by providing them with job-protected time to complete the necessary legal procedures and transition a child into their home. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's recognition of the importance of supporting families during the adoption process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 163 (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=HB1150&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/HB1150.pdf |
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