TN SB1206 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-18 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, clarifies that the intent of the foster care statute is to place a child in a permanent home at an early date if an early return to the child's parents is not appropriate in addition to not being possible as provided in current statute. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 36 and Title 37.

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Title

As introduced, clarifies that the intent of the foster care statute is to place a child in a permanent home at an early date if an early return to the child's parents is not appropriate in addition to not being possible as provided in current statute. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 36 and Title 37.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-18SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2015-02-12SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2015-02-12SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB0565 (Crossfiled) 2015-02-12 - Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

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