Tennessee Legislature Considers Bill Prohibiting Anonymous Reports Of Child Abuse Or Neglect

In 2023, Governor Lee Signed Legislation Into Law That Could Criminalize Parents Based Entirely On Anonymous Allegations. This Is Problematic When A Parent Is Falsely Accused And The DCS Gets Involved. Now Being Considered In The Tennessee Legislature HB1986/SB1797 That Seeks To Address This Issue.

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Foster / Adoption Exemption Bill To Be Heard In Committee

A Bill With The Intent Of Opening Up More Viable Tennessee Households For Fostering And Adopting Unplaced Children Will Be Heard In Committee On Tuesday, March 30th.

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