HB2526

HB2526 amends Tennessee law to define and address children in need of heightened supervision, affecting residential placement and supervision terms.

HB2526 amends Tennessee Code to introduce the concept of "child in need of heightened supervision." This category applies to children exhibiting or threatening violent behavior, regardless of prior adjudication. For such children, if they commit an assault against a staff member at their residential placement, their indefinite commitment cannot be discharged, and they cannot be placed on home supervision for an additional six months. The bill also modifies various sections to include this new category in relevant provisions. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.