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TN HB2350
TN HB2350AN 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
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
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 to a child's foster parent if that foster parent has been the child's physical placement for at least nine consecutive months, and the child is in DCS custody. DCS must provide this copy within seven days of filing the petition or being served with it. The bill also clarifies that foster parents will receive ongoing, relevant information about the child and their family background and health history, and that any confidential information they receive, including the termination petition, must be kept confidential unless it's necessary to protect the child's health and welfare. This change aims to ensure foster parents are better informed about significant legal proceedings affecting the children in their care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026 (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2350&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2165 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2165.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2350.pdf |
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