Legislative record

HB 1699STATE · TennesseeIn Committee

Children - As introduced, adds to the definition of a dependent and neglected child a child whose parent or guardian is unable to provide care and control of the child due to circumstances beyond the parent's or guardian's control; requires this finding to be made by a court at an adjudicatory hearing. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

Latest action: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Voted 1/22/2026

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 1/22/2026P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
  2. 1/22/2026Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
  3. 1/21/2026Intro., P1C.
  4. 1/15/2026Filed for introduction