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

HB 1359: Foster Care - As enacted, requires the department of children's services, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, to promulgate rules to implement certain rights for any foster child in the custody of the department or an agency that contracts with the department to place children in foster care. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71.

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 387

Plain-language summary

HB 1359 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Foster Care - As enacted, requires the department of children's services, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, to promulgate rules to implement certain rights for any foster child in the custody of the department or an agency that contracts with the department to place children in foster care. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 387.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican).