Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

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.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1170 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Caleb Hemmer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Caleb Hemmer (Democratic).