HB1734In Committee

Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38.

Tennessee HB1734 mandates that the Department of Children's Services must record all interviews of children conducted by its employees during investigations of abuse or dependency and neglect, using either audio or video recording methods. This bill primarily affects the procedures within the Department of Children's Services and the handling of cases involving child welfare. Key provisions include the requirement for recording interviews to ensure accurate documentation of the investigative process.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1734 mandates that the Department of Children's Services must record all interviews of children conducted by its employees during investigations of abuse or dependency and neglect, using either audio or video recording methods. This bill primarily affects the procedures within the Department of Children's Services and the handling of cases involving child welfare. Key provisions include the requirement for recording interviews to ensure accurate documentation of the investigative process.

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Sponsor

Moody, Debra

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 20, 2026

Last Action

March 25, 2026

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Children's Services, Dept. ofChildrenAbuse

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