Tennessee House Bill 836: An Act To Amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1, Relative To Child Placement

In April 2019, Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1, was amended by adding specific language as a new, appropriately designated section. The act prohibits child-placing agencies from being required to assist or participate in the placement of a child for foster care or adoption when the proposed placement may violate the agency's written or moral convictions or policies, among other related actions . . .