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TN SB2459
TN SB2459AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to the department of children's services.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, generally prohibits the department from requesting information regarding the number or type of firearms or ammunition or identifying information about such firearms or ammunition that a foster parent or prospective foster parent owns or possesses, or requesting a foster parent or prospective foster parent to display or provide access to a firearm or ammunition owned or possessed by the parent. - Amends TCA Title 37.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning the Department of Children's Services (DCS) and its interactions with foster parents. Specifically, it prohibits the DCS from asking foster parents or prospective foster parents about the number or type of firearms or ammunition they own, or requesting to see or access those firearms. However, the bill does allow the DCS to inquire if firearms are present in the home and if they are securely stored, and to request to see the storage of any firearms, but not to ask the foster parent to open a secured storage compartment. These restrictions do not apply if there is an investigation into abuse or neglect within a foster home.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Paul Bailey (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Tom Hatcher (R),
Adam Lowe (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026 (on 05/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2459&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0869.pdf | 05/04/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2459 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0573.pdf | 03/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0573 (14477) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2117.pdf | 03/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2206 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2206.pdf | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2459.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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