HB 347
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2025
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 347
Tennessee House Bill
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Children - As enacted, clarifies that the economic disadvantage of a parent or guardian alone is not a ground for termination of parental rights; clarifies that, for purposes of laws relative to juvenile courts and proceedings, "neglect" does not exist solely on the basis of economic disadvantage. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 322 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 322
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Mar 18, 2025, House
HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/18/2025 Passed (4)
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 25, 2025, Senate
      SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/25/2025 Passed (2)
      YES: 9
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 9

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 31, 2025, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/31/2025 Passed (1)
          YES: 30
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 30

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 02, 2025, House
              HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/2/2025 Passed (3)
              YES: 20
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 20

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 14, 2025, House
                  HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025 4/10/2025 (2)
                  YES: 0
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 0

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 15, 2025, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025 Passed (1)
                      YES: 95
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 95

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • May 13, 2025 | executive
                            • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 322
                          • Apr 15, 2025 | House
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                            • Comp. SB subst.
                          • Apr 10, 2025 | House
                            • H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
                          • Apr 09, 2025 | House
                            • Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
                          • Apr 03, 2025 | House
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 02, 2025 | House
                            • Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
                          • Mar 26, 2025 | House
                            • Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/02/2025
                            • Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/2/2025
                          • Mar 19, 2025 | House
                            • Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/26/2025
                          • Mar 18, 2025 | House
                            • Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
                          • Mar 12, 2025 | House
                            • Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
                          • Mar 11, 2025 | House
                            • Action Def. in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
                          • Mar 05, 2025 | House
                            • Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
                          • Mar 04, 2025 | House
                            • Action Def. in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee to 3/11/2025
                          • Feb 26, 2025 | House
                            • Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/4/2025
                          • Feb 03, 2025 | House
                            • P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
                            • Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
                          • Jan 27, 2025 | House
                            • Intro., P1C.
                          • Jan 23, 2025 | House
                            • Filed for introduction
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