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Tennessee House Bill HB0464

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB0464

Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
2/1/23  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68, relative to children.

Impact

The amendments brought about by HB 0464 imply notable alterations in how familial relationships, particularly those involving putative fathers, are recognized and processed in Tennessee's adoption law. By replacing terms such as 'biologically related person' to 'related person', and defining 'putative father' more clearly, the bill indicates a potential shift towards more inclusive recognition of various parental roles, which could benefit many children awaiting adoption. Additionally, the bill stipulates the need for petitions to be verifiable and detailed, which is likely intended to ensure proper oversight in adoption cases.

Summary

House Bill 0464 is an act designed to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated relating to children, specifically focusing on adoption procedures and parental consent. The bill proposes changes to the definitions and terminologies surrounding biological relationships in adoption cases and clarifies the requirements for the submission of petitions. It aims to streamline the application process for adoption by making necessary adjustments to ensure clarity in the language used in legal documents and practices.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB 0464 reveal that while some legislators support the bill for its clarity and focus on family law, others may raise concerns regarding how these changes could impact the rights of biological fathers and the definition of parental consent. The emphasis on changing terms from 'person' to more specific ‘putative father’ suggests an attempt to reinforce the legal standing of fathers in the adoption process, but may also lead to disputes about interpretation and application within the family court system. Thus, potential points of contention may arise regarding the balance between streamlining processes and ensuring equitable treatment of all parental figures in adoption scenarios.

Companion Bills

TN SB0540

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68, relative to children.

Previously Filed As

TN SB0540

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68, relative to children.

TN HB0855

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

TN SB0921

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

TN SB2633

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

TN HB2644

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

TN HB0551

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68, Chapter 3, Part 3, relative to children.

TN SB0528

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68, Chapter 3, Part 3, relative to children.

TN HB0854

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, relative to children.

TN SB0919

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, relative to children.

TN SB0722

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

Similar Bills

TN HB0992

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN SB1014

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN HB0074

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0255

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0329

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

TN HB0321

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

TN SB1227

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.

TN HB1189

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.