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TN SB1116
TN SB1116AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 68, relative to records.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires certain records or papers for a person relating to the adoption or attempted adoption of a person in the possession of the office of the clerk of the adoption court; the offices of the department of health; the office of any child-placing agency, whether or not it is chartered or licensed; or any other information source, to be made available to the department of children's services for the purpose of searching for a kinship foster care placement. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated to add a new provision allowing the Department of Children's Services to search for kinship foster care placements by accessing specific records. Specifically, the bill adds a new subdivision to existing law that permits the department to use certain records for the purpose of identifying and locating potential kinship (family-based) foster care options for children who are in the state's child welfare system. Kinship foster care refers to placing children with relatives or close family friends when they cannot remain with their parents, which is often considered a preferable alternative to placing children with unrelated foster parents. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly, with the stated intent of promoting the public welfare by potentially improving foster care placement processes for children in the state's care.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1116&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0393.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1116 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0146.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0146 (5490) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0719.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1116.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1116 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1116.pdf |
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