AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to juveniles.
- Introduced Jan 31, 2023
- In committee Feb 6, 2023
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, removes the requirement that a delinquent or unruly child committed to the custody of the department for an indefinite time remain in custody for no longer than six months in absence of certain circumstances; requires a delinquent or unruly child committed to the custody of the department for an indefinite time to remain in the department's custody until discharge or…
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Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, removes the requirement that a delinquent or unruly child committed to the custody of the department for an indefinite time remain in custody for no longer than six months in absence of certain circumstances; requires a delinquent or unruly child committed to the custody of the department for an indefinite time to remain in the department's custody until discharge or other placement is warranted by the child's response to evidence-based services and programs or so long as necessary to receive evidence-based treatment or services provided by a qualified provider. - Amends TCA Title 37.
Every action
4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee · Senate Judiciary Committee
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.
- LL London LamarD Primary sponsor · District 33
All 1 cosponsor
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.