SB1241

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to child abuse.

Complete·5/13/25

Tennessee SB1241 mandates mental health counseling for children before reunification with parents after abuse.

Tennessee SB1241 amends state law to require mental health counseling for children before reunification with parents following a finding of abuse. The bill specifies that reunification cannot occur unless the parent has fulfilled their responsibilities in the permanency plan and the child has received mental health counseling. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 398

May 13, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/05/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.