TN-SB848-2019
Tennessee · SB 848 · 2019
As introduced, specifies that a child-placing agency shall not be required to provide adoption services that conflict with the agency's sincerely held religious beliefs; prohibits adverse action by an agency of state or local government against a child-placing agency for declining to provide services that conflict with the agency's sincerely held religious beliefs. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-407 and Title 36.
Anti-LGBTQ+Failed
- Bill key
- TN-SB848-2019
- State
- Tennessee
- Session
- 2019
- Introduced
- Last recorded status
- introduced
- Citation (Bluebook)
- S.B. 848, 111th Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess. (Tenn. 2019), https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0848&ga=111.
- Short citation
- Tenn. S.B. 848.
- Topics
- Tags
Summary
Faith based child placement agencies can refuse service based on religious beliefs
Curator notes
SOGI not directly mentioned; Same as HB1152
Sponsors
| Name | Party | Office | District | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hensley | Republican | Senator | SD-028 | Primary sponsor |
Bill text
- As introduced (1,615 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
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