Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee HB 1699
Children - As introduced, adds to the definition of a dependent and neglected child a child whose parent or guardian is unable to provide care and control of the child due to circumstances beyond the parent's or guardian's control; requires this finding to be made by a court at an adjudicatory hearing. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Raper (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Jan 22, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2026 · House
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Intro., P1C. - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction