Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.
Tennessee SB0262 amends existing law to increase the age of an infant who can be received by a facility without the mother facing criminal liability from 14 days or younger to 45 days or younger. This change affects mothers who may wish to relinquish custody of their infants safely and legally. The key provision is the extension of the age limit for infants eligible for safe haven protections.
Tennessee SB0262 amends existing law to increase the age of an infant who can be received by a facility without the mother facing criminal liability from 14 days or younger to 45 days or younger. This change affects mothers who may wish to relinquish custody of their infants safely and legally. The key provision is the extension of the age limit for infants eligible for safe haven protections.
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