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TN SB2355

TN SB2355
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 20; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36 and Title 37, relative to guardians ad litem.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the juvenile court clerk to include, in the clerk's regular monthly report to the administrative director of the courts and the comptroller of the treasury, the total amount of guardian ad litem administrative fees that were not waived but were not collected. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 20; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36 and Title 37.

AI Summary

This bill requires the juvenile court clerk to report specific financial information regarding guardian ad litem (GAL) administrative fees. A guardian ad litem is an individual appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person in legal proceedings. The bill mandates that the clerk's monthly report to the administrative director of the courts and the comptroller of the treasury must include the total amount of GAL administrative fees that were assessed but not collected, and for which a waiver was not granted. This provision aims to improve transparency and accountability in the collection of these fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by Senate Speaker (on 04/09/2026)

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