HB1783Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1, relative to court-appointed special advocates.
Introduced by Ed Butler, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the department of children's services, and others, to provide certain information to court-appointed special advocates in order to provide judicial officers with the most comprehensive information to be used in the consideration of the placement and custody of a child. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
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Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
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