SB2402Passed Senate

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

Tennessee SB2402 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 affects the procedures followed by the Department in handling cases involving children. A key provision is the requirement for the recording of these interviews to ensure accurate documentation of the investigative process.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2402 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 affects the procedures followed by the Department in handling cases involving children. A key provision is the requirement for the recording of these interviews to ensure accurate documentation of the investigative process.

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Sponsor

White, Dawn

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 26, 2026

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Subjects
Children's Services, Dept. ofChildrenAbuse

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