Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Tennessee HB1845 requires courts to order evaluations by qualified experts for children involved in contested custody, dependency and neglect, adoption, and guardianship proceedings when a guardian ad litem has been appointed, unless deemed unnecessary by the court. The bill affects children in these legal proceedings and mandates that the expert's report serves as prima facie evidence regarding the child's condition and best interests. Additionally, it outlines requirements for the guardian ad litem's review of the report and addresses the allocation of costs for the evaluations.
Tennessee HB1845 requires courts to order evaluations by qualified experts for children involved in contested custody, dependency and neglect, adoption, and guardianship proceedings when a guardian ad litem has been appointed, unless deemed unnecessary by the court. The bill affects children in these legal proceedings and mandates that the expert's report serves as prima facie evidence regarding the child's condition and best interests. Additionally, it outlines requirements for the guardian ad litem's review of the report and addresses the allocation of costs for the evaluations.
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Butler, Ed
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
February 17, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee