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TN SB1937
TN SB1937AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to abuse of children.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services as a member of the Tennessee second look commission; makes various other changes relating to child abuse and child sexual abuse. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes related to child abuse and child sexual abuse in Tennessee law. Primarily, it adds the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services to the Tennessee Second Look Commission, a body that reviews certain cases. The bill also expands the types of incidents the commission can review to include cases involving dependent and neglected youth and any case being reviewed by the commission, rather than just severe child abuse. Furthermore, it grants the commission broader access to records from state agencies necessary for its duties. The bill also clarifies definitions related to child abuse and neglect by including "strangulation" as a form of abuse, referencing a specific section of law that defines it, and mandates that law enforcement officers report suspected child sexual abuse to child advocacy centers for forensic interviews and notify child protective teams.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (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=SB1937&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1937.pdf |
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