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TN SB1755
TN SB1755AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1, relative to court-appointed special advocates.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department of children's services, and others, to provide certain information to court-appointed special advocates in order to provide judicial officers with the most comprehensive information to be used in the consideration of the placement and custody of a child. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the ability of court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) to gather information crucial for judicial decisions regarding children in the foster care system. CASAs are volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of children involved in abuse and neglect cases. The bill mandates that state agencies, including the Department of Children's Services (DCS), as well as schools, courts, organizations, and law enforcement agencies, must provide CASAs with complete, unrestricted access to all relevant child and family information within ten business days of a request, unless the information is part of an active criminal investigation. This ensures that judges receive comprehensive and accurate factual information to make informed decisions about a child's placement, custody, and future, with the sole purpose of providing an independent source of information to aid the court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1755&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1755.pdf |
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