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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