HB2527

HB2527 amends Tennessee child abuse investigation protocols, requiring specialized teams and extending reporting deadlines.

HB2527 revises Tennessee's child abuse investigation procedures by mandating specialized teams for investigations, including representatives from mental health, medical, and law enforcement disciplines. For cases involving human trafficking, a non-governmental agency expert is required. The bill also allows for a 180-day extension of investigations if all team members are not initially present. It mandates that team members receive annual training on severe child abuse and child sexual abuse. The bill extends the reporting deadline for investigations involving child fatalities to 180 days.