HB1359Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71, relative to foster care.
Introduced by Mary Littleton, District 78
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires the department of children's services, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, to promulgate rules to implement certain rights for any foster child in the custody of the department or an agency that contracts with the department to place children in foster care. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 387
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 7, 2025
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Justin Lafferty | 89 | Yes |
| G.A. Hardaway | 93 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Ref. to Judiciary Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/26/2025
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/02/2025
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/2/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/7/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 387
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