TN-HB836-2020
Tennessee · HB 836 · 2019–2020
As enacted, prohibits, to the extent allowed by federal law, a private licensed child-placing agency from being required to perform, assist, consent to, refer, or participate in any child placement for foster care or adoption that would violate the agency's written religious or moral convictions. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1.
Anti-LGBTQ+Enacted
- Bill key
- TN-HB836-2020
- State
- Tennessee
- Session
- 2019–2020
- Introduced
- Last recorded status
- passed
- Citation (Bluebook)
- H.B. 836, 111th Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess. (Tenn. 2019) (enacted), https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0836&ga=111.
- Short citation
- Tenn. H.B. 836.
- Enacted as
- Pub. Ch. 514
- Topics
- Tags
Summary
Faith based child placement agencies can refuse service based on religious beliefs
Curator notes
Religious exemptions for adoption referalls; Same as OK SB 1140; Same as SB 1304
Sponsors
| Name | Party | Office | District | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Rudd | Republican | Representative | HD-034 | Primary sponsor |
| John Ragan | Republican | Representative | HD-033 | Co-sponsor |
| Paul Sherrell | Republican | Representative | HD-043 | Co-sponsor |
| Bud Hulsey | Republican | Representative | HD-002 | Co-sponsor |
| Curtis Johnson | Republican | Representative | HD-068 | Co-sponsor |
| Mike Carter | Republican | Representative | HD-029 | Co-sponsor |
Bill text
- As introduced (2,104 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
- As enrolled or final (2,385 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
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