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

HB 797: Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, requires a juvenile court conducting a child custody, detention, or adjudicatory proceeding to conduct the proceeding in a dedicated courtroom provided by the county that is closest in proximity to an approved detention center. - Amends TCA Title 37.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 254

Plain-language summary

HB 797 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, requires a juvenile court conducting a child custody, detention, or adjudicatory proceeding to conduct the proceeding in a dedicated courtroom provided by the county that is closest in proximity to an approved detention center. - Amends TCA Title 37. Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 254.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican).