Tennessee SB0560 amends child welfare laws to protect parents from penalties due to financial hardship unless offered and refused aid.
Tennessee SB0560 amends several sections of the Tennessee Code to protect parents from penalties related to child welfare issues due to financial hardship. The bill stipulates that abuse or neglect cannot be solely attributed to a parent's financial situation unless they have been offered and refused reasonable material resources such as cash assistance, housing, or tangible goods. It also ensures that juvenile courts cannot terminate parental rights or impose criminal liability solely due to financial hardship without such offers and refusals. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
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