HB1879

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37, relative to liability of certain entities.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee HB1879 amends liability rules for nonprofit organizations providing child welfare services.

Tennessee HB1879 modifies liability rules for nonprofit organizations that contract with the Department of Children's Services or a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services. The bill specifies that these entities cannot be held liable for damages resulting from the actions of their employees, volunteers, or caregivers if they have conducted timely criminal background checks and confirmed the individuals are not listed in a relevant registry.

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Sponsors

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History

Feb 12

House

Withdrawn.

Feb 9

House

Sponsor change.

Feb 9

House

Sponsor(s) withdrawn.