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

HB 2282: Public Employees - As introduced, allows up to five days' leave for any eligible employee who is a foster parent or kinship caregiver regarding appearances in court or counseling sessions related to the placement of the foster child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2282 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Employees - As introduced, allows up to five days' leave for any eligible employee who is a foster parent or kinship caregiver regarding appearances in court or counseling sessions related to the placement of the foster child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Michele Carringer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Carringer (Republican).