HB2188Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 33; Title 37 and Title 52, relative to children with certain disabilities.
Introduced by Mary Littleton, District 78
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires the department and the department of disability and aging to collaborate to ensure that children with an intellectual or developmental disability who are in the custody of the department of children's services or at risk of entering the custody of the department receive appropriate services and supports for individuals with a disability; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 33; Title 37 and Title 52.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 811
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 25, 2026
16
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
16 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 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Kelly Keisling | 38 | Yes |
| Johnny Garrett | 45 | Yes |
| Jason Powell | 53 | Yes |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
Sponsor change.
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/8/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 811
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