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

HB 1783: Courts, Juvenile - As introduced, requires the department of children's services, and others, to provide certain information to court-appointed special advocates in order to provide judicial officers with the most comprehensive information to be used in the consideration of the placement and custody of a child. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1783 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts, Juvenile - As introduced, requires the department of children's services, and others, to provide certain information to court-appointed special advocates in order to provide judicial officers with the most comprehensive information to be used in the consideration of the placement and custody of a child. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican).