Bill > HB2527

This bill modifies Tennessee law concerning child abuse investigations by requiring that child protective teams investigating cases of human trafficking must include a representative from a non-governmental agency that specializes in combating the commercial sexual exploitation of minors, rather than just permitting it. Additionally, the bill extends the timeframe for the department or child protective team to determine if reported abuse is "indicated" (meaning it likely occurred) or "unfounded" (meaning it did not occur), increasing it from 60 days to 90 days for most cases, and to 180 days for cases involving a child fatality, with a possibility for further extension under specific circumstances. These changes aim to ensure more thorough investigations and specialized expertise in cases involving vulnerable children.