Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 1259
Children - 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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Yarbro (Democratic)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Feb 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Feb 10, 2025 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Feb 6, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction