Tennessee HB2128 amends Title 36 and Title 37 to enhance protections for children in legal proceedings and policy decisions.
Tennessee HB2128 amends Title 36 and Title 37 to strengthen protections for children in legal proceedings and policy decisions. It mandates that expert testimony in child-impact cases must be based on clinical and professional expertise, not solely forensic experience. The bill also establishes children's rights to safety, legal representation, and consideration of their views in welfare decisions. Courts must prioritize children's safety and well-being, considering all relevant evidence, and must not place children with caregivers against child welfare professionals' recommendations.
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