SB1773

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2, relative to voluntary surrendering of an infant.

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Amends Tennessee law to allow voluntary surrendering of an infant at specific locations with 24-hour staffing.

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow the voluntary surrendering of an infant at specific locations, including fire stations, ambulance stations, police stations, emergency communications centers, and nursing homes. These locations must be staffed continuously on a 24-hour basis by a licensed emergency medical services provider. The bill also removes the requirement for these locations to be staffed and instead requires them to have staff scheduled. The changes take effect upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1092

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.