TN SB1259 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-12 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-12 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to child neglect.
Sponsors
| Sen. Jeff Yarbro [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2025-02-10 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB1170 (Crossfiled) 2025-02-13 - Sponsor(s) Added.
Subjects
Tennessee State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1259&ga=114 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1259.pdf |
