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TN HB1734
TN HB1734AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38, relative to children.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department to record, by audio recording or video recording, all interviews of children conducted by department employees as part of the department's investigation of claims of abuse or dependency and neglect. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38.
AI Summary
This bill requires the department, which refers to the state department responsible for child welfare, to make audio or video recordings of all interviews with children that are part of investigations into claims of abuse, dependency, or neglect. These recordings are intended to create a record of the interviews, though there are exceptions for technical failures or unforeseen circumstances that prevent recording, and the failure to record does not automatically make any statements or evidence from the interview inadmissible in court. The recordings themselves are considered confidential.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1734&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1734 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1734.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1734.pdf |
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