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TN HB2459
TN HB2459AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1, relative to treatment of minors.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, exempts a school social worker, licensed by the state board of education, who provides preventative and developmental counseling, from having to obtain the consent of a parent of a minor prior to rendering such services. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to exempt school social workers, who are licensed by the state board of education, from needing parental consent before providing preventative and developmental counseling to minors. This change aims to allow these professionals to offer support and guidance to students without requiring prior parental permission for these specific types of services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee (on 03/24/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2459&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2675 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0810.pdf | 03/19/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0810 (15623) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2656.pdf | 03/19/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2675 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2675.pdf | 02/08/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2459.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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