HB1360Enacted

Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.

Tennessee HB1360 expands the definition of "abuse" to include situations where a child under 18 witnesses the abuse of another child or domestic abuse within their immediate family or household. The bill affects children in foster care by stipulating that reunification with parents must only occur if the parent has complied with their permanency plan and the child has received necessary mental health counseling. Key provisions include requirements for parents to complete services addressing domestic violence if relevant to the child's placement and annual reporting by the commissioner of children's services on foster care placements related to domestic abuse.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1360 expands the definition of "abuse" to include situations where a child under 18 witnesses the abuse of another child or domestic abuse within their immediate family or household. The bill affects children in foster care by stipulating that reunification with parents must only occur if the parent has complied with their permanency plan and the child has received necessary mental health counseling. Key provisions include requirements for parents to complete services addressing domestic violence if relevant to the child's placement and annual reporting by the commissioner of children's services on foster care placements related to domestic abuse.

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Sponsor

Littleton, Mary

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

May 13, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 398

Subjects
Child AbuseChildren's Services, Dept. ofCriminal Offenses

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