SB2165

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-1-113 and Section 37-2-415, relative to foster parents.

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SB2165 amends Tennessee Code to update foster parent information requirements and timelines.

SB2165 amends Tennessee Code to require foster parents to receive ongoing information relevant to the care of the child, while maintaining confidentiality. It mandates the Department of Children's Services to provide foster parents with a copy of any termination of parental rights petition within seven days if the child has been in their custody for nine or more consecutive months. The bill also specifies that if the department is the petitioner, they must provide the required copy within seven days of filing the petition.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 802

May 5

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.