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

SB 2402: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action March 26, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 2402 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: White. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: White.