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TN SB2165
TN SB2165AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-1-113 and Section 37-2-415, relative to foster parents.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department of children's services to provide a copy of a petition to terminate parental rights for a child in the custody of the department to the child's foster parent, if the foster parent has served as the physical placement for the child for a period of nine or more consecutive months; requires the department to provide the required copy within seven days of the filing or being served with the petition. - Amends TCA Section 36-1-113 and Section 37-2-415.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) to provide a copy of a petition to terminate parental rights for a child in their custody to that child's foster parent, provided the foster parent has been the child's physical placement for at least nine consecutive months. The DCS must deliver this petition copy within seven days of it being filed or served on the department, and it also mandates that DCS provide all relevant information about a child's background and health history to foster parents on an ongoing basis, ensuring that any confidential information received, including the termination petition, is kept confidential by the foster parents unless it's necessary for the child's well-being.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2165&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2165 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2165.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2165.pdf |
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