Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2526: Children's Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires a child placed in the custody of the department to remain in custody so long as necessary to complete treatment or services, which must be evidence-based and provided by a qualified provider; makes other changes to child custody law; creates a juvenile commitment review task force to examine system issues and service gaps for certain children committed to the custody of the department. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2526 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children's Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires a child placed in the custody of the department to remain in custody so long as necessary to complete treatment or services, which must be evidence-based and provided by a qualified provider; makes other changes to child custody law; creates a juvenile commitment review task force to examine system issues and service gaps for certain children committed to the custody of the department. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1102.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1102
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to Next Calendar
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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