HB2282In Committee

Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

Tennessee HB2282 amends Title 8, Chapter 50 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow eligible employees who are foster parents or kinship caregivers to take up to five days of leave for court appearances or counseling sessions related to the placement of a foster child. This bill specifically affects employees in Tennessee who are involved in foster care or kinship caregiving. Key provisions include the stipulation of leave for specific legal and counseling obligations associated with foster care responsibilities.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2282 amends Title 8, Chapter 50 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow eligible employees who are foster parents or kinship caregivers to take up to five days of leave for court appearances or counseling sessions related to the placement of a foster child. This bill specifically affects employees in Tennessee who are involved in foster care or kinship caregiving. Key provisions include the stipulation of leave for specific legal and counseling obligations associated with foster care responsibilities.

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Sponsor

Carringer, Michele

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

February 5, 2026

Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee

Subjects
Public Employees

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