Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.
Tennessee HB0347 amends various provisions related to domestic relations and juvenile courts, specifically addressing the termination of parental rights and definitions of abuse and neglect. The bill affects parents and guardians by clarifying that financial hardship alone cannot be grounds for terminating parental rights or determining neglect, unless the parent has refused reasonable material resources offered to them. Key provisions include the requirement for courts to consider individual economic circumstances and the prohibition of penalties for parents solely based on financial hardship.
Tennessee HB0347 amends various provisions related to domestic relations and juvenile courts, specifically addressing the termination of parental rights and definitions of abuse and neglect. The bill affects parents and guardians by clarifying that financial hardship alone cannot be grounds for terminating parental rights or determining neglect, unless the parent has refused reasonable material resources offered to them. Key provisions include the requirement for courts to consider individual economic circumstances and the prohibition of penalties for parents solely based on financial hardship.
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