Tennessee House · Mar 11, 2025
HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee 3/11/2025 Failed
Result: fail
HB 1170: 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.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Nay | Yea | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 3 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Becky Jo Alexander(Republican) | Nay |
| Gino Bulso(Republican) | Nay |
| Torrey Harris(Democratic) | Yea |
| Kelly Keisling(Republican) | Yea |
| Mary Littleton(Republican) | Nay |
| Towns | Yea |