SB2225

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to child abuse investigations.

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SB2225 amends Tennessee law to revise the composition and duties of teams investigating child abuse cases.

SB2225 modifies the composition of teams investigating child abuse cases in Tennessee. Each team must include a representative from the Department of Children's Services, the Office of the District Attorney General, a juvenile court officer or investigator, and a law enforcement officer. Teams must also include a representative from a child advocacy center in areas where such centers meet specific requirements. The bill mandates that teams submit a written investigation report to the juvenile court and provides a copy to the district attorney general.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 723

May 5

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 20

Senate

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