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TN HB1783
TN HB1783AN 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
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 comprehensive information for judges when making decisions about a child's placement and custody. CASAs are volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of children involved in legal proceedings, often in cases of abuse or neglect. The bill mandates that state departments, administrative agencies, schools, court clerks, organizations, and law enforcement agencies must provide CASAs with full, accurate, and unrestricted access to all relevant child and family information within ten business days of a request, unless the information pertains to an active criminal investigation. This ensures that judges receive the most complete and timely factual information to make informed decisions regarding a child's welfare and future.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee (on 02/02/2026)
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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=HB1783&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1783.pdf |
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