SB 957 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

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.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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Feb 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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London Lamar
DDemocratic
TN
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