Tennessee House Bill 1170: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to child neglect.

Tennessee · 114 session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (2025-03-11)

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