Bill Sponsors: TN SB1761 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Bill Title: As enacted, removes provision whereby a person who provides prayer in lieu of medical or surgical treatment could not be charged with the crime of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment solely for that reason. - Amends TCA Section 39-15-402.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-05-02 - Pub. Ch. 951 [SB1761 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

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Senator Richard Briggs [R]PrimarySponsored BillsSD-007FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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