TennesseeChildren - As introduced, specifies that "neglect" does not include permitting a child, whose basic needs are met and who is of sufficient age and maturity to avoid harm or unreasonable risk of harm, to engage in independent activities, including traveling to and from school by walking, running, or bicycling; traveling to and from commercial or recreational facilities; playing outdoors; remaining at home unattended for a reasonable period of time; and other similar independent activity. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.
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History
- 2025
- Mar 11Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary CommitteeLatest
- Vote recorded HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee 3/11/2025 Failed. Result: fail.Lower
- Mar 5Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
- Feb 13Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Feb 12P2C, ref. to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Feb 12Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Intro., P1C.Minor
- Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced
- Mar 11Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary CommitteeLatest