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

HB 1734: Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to record, by audio recording or video recording, all interviews of children conducted by department employees as part of the department's investigation of claims of abuse or dependency and neglect. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38.

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1734 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to record, by audio recording or video recording, all interviews of children conducted by department employees as part of the department's investigation of claims of abuse or dependency and neglect. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 24; Title 37 and Title 38. Primary sponsor: Debra Moody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Debra Moody (Republican).