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SB 560 Pub

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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22 actions
  1. May 13, 2025 lower
    Pub. Ch. 322
  2. May 13, 2025 lower
    Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
  3. May 2, 2025 lower
    Signed by Governor.
  4. Apr 22, 2025 lower
    Transmitted to Governor for action.
  5. Apr 21, 2025 upper
    Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. Apr 21, 2025 lower
    Signed by H. Speaker
  7. Apr 17, 2025 lower
    Enrolled and ready for signatures
  8. Apr 15, 2025 lower
    Subst. for comp. HB.
  9. Apr 15, 2025 lower
    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0278)
  10. Apr 15, 2025 lower
    Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
  11. Apr 3, 2025 lower
    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
  12. Mar 31, 2025 lower
    Sponsor(s) Added.
  13. Mar 31, 2025 lower
    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0217)
  14. Mar 31, 2025 upper
    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
  15. Mar 31, 2025 lower
    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
  16. Mar 28, 2025 lower
    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/31/2025
  17. Mar 25, 2025 upper
    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
  18. Mar 24, 2025 lower
    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
  19. Mar 19, 2025 lower
    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
  20. Feb 12, 2025 upper
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  21. Feb 10, 2025 lower
    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  22. Jan 30, 2025 lower
    Filed for introduction
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