HB1170Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to child neglect.
Introduced by Caleb Hemmer, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, specifies that "neglect" does not include permitting a child, whose basic needs are met and who is of sufficient age and maturity to avoid harm or unreasonable risk of harm, to engage in independent activities, including traveling to and from school by walking, running, or bicycling; traveling to and from commercial or recreational facilities; playing outdoors; remaining at home unattended for a reasonable period of time; and other similar independent activity. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
March 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · March 11, 2025
3
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | No |
| Kelly Keisling | 38 | Yes |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | No |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | No |
| Joe Towns | 84 | Yes |
| Torrey Harris | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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