Children - As enacted, clarifies that the economic disadvantage of a parent or guardian alone is not a ground for termination of parental rights; clarifies that, for purposes of laws relative to juvenile courts and proceedings, "neglect" does not exist solely on the basis of economic disadvantage. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.

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History

1. 2025
   1. May 13Pub. Ch. 322Latest
   2. May 13Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
   3. May 2Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 22Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Apr 21Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Apr 21Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   7. Apr 17Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Apr 15Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Apr 15Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0278)Minor
   10. Apr 15Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0Passed House
   11. Apr 3Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   12. Mar 31Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/31/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   13. Mar 31Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0217)
   14. Mar 31Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0Passed Senate
   15. Mar 31Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   16. Mar 28Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/31/2025
   17. Mar 25Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/25/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   18. Mar 24Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
   19. Mar 19Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
   20. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   21. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   22. Jan 30Filed for introductionIntroduced