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StateBillBill Summary/DescriptionDate IntroducedBill StatusPrimary SponsorCo-Sponsor(s)Sponsor's PartyCommittee(s)TL|BGP Legislative StandardTL|BGP Initial Impression
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1AlabamaHB1Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, prohibits gender change therapy for minors, prohibits withholding of certain related information from parents.Details2/2/202102.24.21 | House | Judiciary offered amendment; pending third reading on Day 9Rep. Wes Allen (R)Rep. Chip Brown (R)RepublicanJudiciaryGender
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2AlabamaHB17ALEA, felony drug trafficking wiretapping, interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, Attorney General to authorize to apply for court order for intercept and to apply for intercept orders, disclosure of recorded communications, penalties for violationsDetails2/2/202102.24.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Judiciary CommitteeRep. Rex Reynolds (R)Rep. Poncey Robertson (R)
Rep. Shane Stringer (R)
Rep. Andy Whitt (R)
RepublicanJudiciaryJustice
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3AlabamaHB137Creates the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights and provides certain rights to all victims. Creates the Sexual Assault Task Force.Details2/2/202102.24.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Judiciary CommitteeRep. Chip Brown (R)Rep. Timothy Wadsworth (R)RepublicanJudiciaryHealth
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4AlabamaHB208Requires child successfully complete kindergarten before being admitted to the first gradeDetails2/2/202102.24.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Education Policy CommitteeRep. Pebblin Warren (D)Rep. Timothy Wadsworth (R)BipartisanSenate Education PolicyEducation
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5AlabamaHB377Unlawful to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, dispense, sell or transfer the "abortion pill," otherwise known as RU-486, Mifepristone, Mifegyne, or Mifeprex, or any substantially similar generic or non-generic abortifacient drug in this state.Details2/9/202102.09.21 | House | First reading completed; referred to the Judiciary CommitteeRep. Andrew Sorrell (R)
Rep. Timothy Wadsworth (R)
Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R)
RepublicanJudiciaryHealth
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6AlabamaSB10Prohibits gender change therapy for minors, prohibits withholding of certain related information from parentsDetails2/2/202103.02.21 | House | First reading completed; referred to Public Health CommitteeSen. Shay Shelnutt (R)-RepublicanHouse HealthHealth
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7AlabamaSB86State Department of Education required to develop a program to address the mental health of students (Tier II students) who are considered at-risk for developing inadequate social-behavioral skills, such as ADHD or anger management issuesDetails2/2/202102.02.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to Education CommitteeSen. Rodger Smitherman (D)-DemocratSenate Education PolicyEducation
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8AlabamaSB203Procedural due process protection for suspensions and expulsions provided, findings, hearing officersDetails2/9/202103.03.21 | Senate | Pending third reading on Day 12 (favorable)Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D)Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison (D)
Sen. Vivian Figures (D)
DemocratSenate Education PolicyEducation
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9GeorgiaHB10The "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for grants by the State Board of Education to local units of administration to support students living in povertyDetails11/16/202002.09.21 | House | Second reading completedRep. Sandra Scott (D)Rep. James Beverly (D)DemocratEducationEducation
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10GeorgiaHB155Raise the age of mandatory education for children from 16 to 17; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformityDetails1/27/202101.29.21 | House | Second reading completedRep. Erica Thomas (D)Rep. William Boddie (D)
Rep. Park Cannon (D)
Rep. Sandra Scott (D)
Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick (D)
Rep. Kim Schofield (D)
DemocratEducationEducation
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11GeorgiaHB257Registration of maternity supportive housing residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide requirementsDetails2/2/202102.04.21 | House | Second reading completedRep. Ed Setzler (R)-RepublicanHealth and Human ServicesHealth
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12GeorgiaHB262Provide for mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; to lower the age of compulsory school attendance from six years old to four years oldDetails2/2/202102.04.21 | House | Second reading completedRep. Gregg Kennard (D)Rep. Jasmine Clark (D)
Rep. Bee Nguyen (D)
Rep. Doreen Carter (D)
DemocratEducationEducation
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13GeorgiaHB272Relating to the Juvenile Code, to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include children who are under 18 years of ageDetails2/3/202102.22.21 | House | Committee favorably reported by substituteRep. Mandi Ballinger (R)Rep. Don Hogan (R)
Rep. Houston Gaines (R)
Rep. Bonnie Rich (R)
Rep. James Burchett (R)
Rep. Chuck Efstration (R)
RepublicanJuvenile JusticeAge
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14GeorgiaHB455To authorize local board of education to use vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students to and from school related activitiesDetails2/11/202102.25.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Education and Youth CommitteeRep. Timothy Barr (R)Rep. John Corbett (R)
Rep. Robert Dickey (R)
Rep. Rick Jasperse (R)
Rep. Wes Cantrell (R)
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Rep. Bee Nguyen (D)
BipartisanEducationEducation
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15GeorgiaHR78A RESOLUTION declaring racism a public health crisis in Georgia; and for other purposesDetails2/2/202102.04.21 | House | Second reading completedRep. Sandra Scott (D)Rep. Billy Mitchell (D)
Rep. Calvin Smyre (D)
Rep. Al Williams (D)
Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D)
Rep. Kim Schofield (D)
DemocratHuman Relations and AgingIntersections
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16GeorgiaSB55Family Medical Leave: To provide for the creation of a program to compensate in part for the wage loss sustained by any individual who is unable to work due to such individual's own sickness or injury, the sickness or injury of a family member, or the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a new childDetails1/29/202102.01.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Insurance and Labor CommitteeSen. Gloria Butler (D)Sen. Jennifer Jordan (D)
Sen. Michelle Au (D)
Sen. Elena Parent (D)
Sen. Harold Jones, II (D)
Sen. Nikki Merritt (D)
Sen. Nan Orrock (D)
DemocratInsurance
and Labor
Socioeconomic Class
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17GeorgiaSB106Relating to multi-tiered systems of supports prior to suspension or expulsion for certain students, so as to include wraparound services in the multi-tiered system of supports to be provided prior to expelling or assigning a student in preschool through third grade to out-of-school suspension for more than five consecutive or cumulative days during a school year; to provide a definition of wraparound services; to provide for related mattersDetails2/8/202103.05.21 | Senate | Second reading completedSen. Gail Davenport (D)Sen. Harold Jones, II (D)
Sen. Freddie Sims (D)
Sen. Gloria Butler (D)
Sen. Emanual Jones (D)
Sen. Kim Jackson (D)
Sen. Toya Anderson (D)
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Sen. Mike Dugan (R)
BipartisanEducation and YouthEducation
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18GeorgiaSB196Relating to sexual offenses, procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, the Georgia Crime Information Center, penal institutions, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to revise the offenses of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first and second degreesDetails2/16/202102.17.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Judiciary CommitteeSen. Lester Jackson (D)Sen. Bill Cowsert (R)
Sen. Butch Miller (R)
Sen. Steve Gooch (R)
Sen. John Kennedy (R)
Sen. Frank Ginn (R)
Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R)
Sen. John Albers (R)
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Sen. Emanuel Jones (D)
BipartisanJudiciaryJustice
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19MississippiHB107Require the high school curriculum in districts assigned an accountability rating of "C," "D" or "F" to include courses in vocational education, agriculture, forestry and home economicsDetails1/7/2021FAILED | 02.02.21 | House | Died in committeeRep. Omeria Scott (D)-DemocratEducationEducation
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20MississippiHB196Create the "Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act"; to provide that when incarcerated an inmate is giving birth, the use of restraints shall be limited; require certain care and treatment for women related to pregnancy and childbirth; to require certain care during inmate postpartum recoveryDetails1/14/2021PASSED IN BOTH CHAMBERS | 03.04.21 | Senate | Passed as amended (passed by House on 02/09). Pending enrollment by House and SenateRep. Nick Bain (R)Rep. Lataisha Jackson (D)
Rep. Debra Gibbs (D)
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Rep. Jansen Owen (R)
BipartisanCorrections/Public Health and WelfareIntersections
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21MississippiHB302Community schools; authorize implementation under the administration of a District InnovationDetails1/18/2021FAILED | 03.02.21 | Senate | Died in committee (passed by House on 02/10) Rep. Angela Cockerham (I)Rep. Lataisha Jackson (D)
Rep. Kabir Karriem (D)
Rep. Abe Hudson (D)
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Rep. Kent McCarty (R)
Rep. Dana Underwood McLean (R)
BipartisanEducationEducation
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22MississippiHB356Child abuse reports; expand immunity for making to include persons participating in resulting investigationsDetails1/18/202103.02.21 | Senate | "Do Pass As Amended' submitted by committee (passed by House on 02/10)Rep. Sam Mims (R)-RepublicanJudiciary BJustice
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23MississippiHB581Create the Sexual Response for College Students ActDetails1/18/2021FAILED | 03.02.21 | Senate | Died in committee (passed by House on 02/10) Rep. Angela Cockerham (I)Rep. Zakiya Summers (D)
Rep. Debra Gibbs (D)
Rep. De'Keither Stamps (D)
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Rep. Dana Underwood McLean (R)
BipartisanJudiciary BIntersections
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24MississippiHB754Dyslexia education; revise provisions for determining student eligibility for IEP or 504 PlanDetails1/18/202103.02.21 | Senate | "Do Pass As Amended' submitted by committee (passed by House on 02/10)Rep. Clay Deweese (R)Rep. Shane Aguirre (R)
Rep. Shane Barnett (R)
Rep. Larry Byrd (R)
Rep. Kevin Feisher (R)
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Rep. Christopher Bell (D)
BipartisanEducationEducation
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25MississippiHB801Require funding for special education to be appropriaated to the State Board of Education as a separate line item in the K-12 education general support approrpriaions bill to describe a formula for determining allocations of special education funds to local school districtsDetails1/18/2021FAILED | 02.02.21 | House | Died in committeeRep. Steve Massengill (R)-RepublicanEducation
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26MississippiSB2117Juvenile offenders; provide alternative sentencing and parole optionsDetails1/8/202103.02.21 | House | "Do Pass As Amended' submitted by committee (passed by Senate on 02/12)Sen. Joey Fillingane (R)-RepublicanJudiciary BAge
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27MississippiSB2426Require the Mississippi Department of Human Services to establish a grant program for regional food banks to require the department to allocate funds to regional food banks; to create the SNAP healthy food incentives programs, which requires the Department of Human Services to make an annual grant to a qualified nonprofit to distribute funds to Mississippi farmers marketsDetails1/18/2021FAILED | 03.02.21 | House | Died in committee (passed by Senate on 02/11) Sen. Robert Jackson (D)Sen. Joseph Thomas (D)
Sen. Willie Simmons (D)
Sen. Tammy Witherspoon (D)
Sen. Angela Turner-Ford (D)
Sen. Hillman Frazier (D)
Sen. John Horhn (D)
Sen. Juan Barnett (D)
Sen. Sampson Jackson (D)
Sen. David Jordan (D)
Sen. Derrick Simmons (D)
Sen. Sollie Norwood (D)
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Sen. Nicole Byrd (R)
Sen. David Parker (R)
Moderate PartisanPublic Health and WelfareHealth
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28MississippiSB2446An act to autnorize an income tax credit for taxpayers that employ persoons who have been convicted of certain nonviolent crimesDetails1/18/2021FAILED | 02.02.21 | Senate | Died in committeeSen. Sampson Jackson (D)-DemocratLabor
Finance
Socioeconomic Class
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29MississippiSB2536An act to require any public school, public instituion of higher learning or institution of higher learning that is a member of NCAA, NAIA, MHSAA or NJCCA to designate its athletic teams or sports according to biological sexDetails1/18/2021PENDING ACTION BY GOVERNOR | 03.05.21 | Bill enrolled by both chambers. Awaiting signature or veto by Gov. ReevesSen. Angela Burks Hill (R)Sen. Chris Caugham (R)
Sen. Joey Fillingane (R)
Sen. Chad McMahan (R)
Sen. Daniel Sparks (R)
Sen. Neil Whaley (R)
Sen. Jason Barrett (R)
Sen. Kathy Chism (R)
Sen. Tyler McCaughn (R)
Sen. Rita Potts Parks (R)
Sen. Benjamin Suber (R)
Sen. Brice Wiggins (R)
Sen. Jennifer Branning (R)
Sen. Scott DeLano (R)
Sen. Chris McDaniel (R)
Sen. Joseph Seymour (R)
Sen. Jeff Tate (R)
Sen. Joel Carter (R)
Sen. Jeremy England (R)
Sen. Michael McLendon (R)
Sen. Melanie Sojourner (R)
Sen. Mike Thompson (R)
RepublicanUniversities and Colleges
Accountability, Transparency
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30MississippiHR11A resolution to create new House Rule No. 104c to provide a procedure for issuance of racial and ethnic impact statements that examine how proposed legislation will affect certain populationsDetails1/18/202101.18.21 | House | Referred to Rules CommitteeRep. Kabir Karriem (D)-DemocratHouse Rules CommitteeRace
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31MississippiHB32An act to require the state health officer to develop a program to close the gap in the health status of all gender and racial groups; to require a statewide assessment; to establish measurable outcomes; to provide technical assistance; to provide for the selection of certain organizations to develop criteria and procedures to carry out the purposes of this act; to coordinate with other projects and initiatives; to require evaluations and reports; and for related purposesDetails1/5/2021FAILED | 02.02.21 | Died in Public Health and Human Services CommitteeRep. John Hines (D)-DemocratPublic Health and Human ServicesHealth
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32MississippiSB2121An act to criminalize the disclosure without consent of intimate visual material; to define terms; to provide penalties for the crime; to enumerate certain defenses; and for related purposesDetails1/8/202103.02.21 | House | "Do Pass As Amended' submitted by committee (passed by Senate on 02/04)Sen. Joey Fillingane (R)Sen. Jeremy England (R)RepublicanJudiciary BJustice
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33MississippiHB1323An act to amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, to authorize any public body to enter into executive session for strategic development of plans to combat, eliminate, reduce or respond to human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of children; to bring forward Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, which provides definitions for the provisions of law that regulate open meetings, for purposes of amendment; and for related purposesDetails1/18/202103.01.21 | Senate | "Do Pass" submitted by committee (passed by House on 02/10)Rep. Zakiya Summers (D)Rep. Phillip Gunn (R)
Rep. Dana Underwood McClean (R)
BipartisanJudiciary BIntersections
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34MississippiHB695An act to amend Section 93-21-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, to remove the matching funds requirement for the state domestic violence fund; and for related purposesDetails1/18/2021PASSED IN BOTH CHAMBERS | 03.04.21 | Passed by Senate (passed by House on 02/09)Rep. Angela Cockerham (I)-BipartisanJudiciary AJustice
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35MississippiHR1A resolution apologizing for the role Mississippi played in the murder of Emmett Till and the acquittal of his killers, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, which was based upon an unsubstantiated lie told by Carolyn BryantDetails1/5/202101.05.21 | House | First reading completed; referred to Rules CommitteeRep. John Hines (D)-DemocratRulesJustice
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36MississippiSB2759An act to amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, to increase the monthly benefit amount for temporary assistance for needy families; and for related purposesDetails1/18/202102.25.21 | House | "Do Pass" submitted by committee (Passed by Senate on 02/04)Sen. Angela Turner Ford (D)Sen. Derrick Simmons (D)
Sen. David Blount (D)
Sen. Hillman Frazier (D)
Sen. David Jordan (D)
Sen. Joseph Thomas (D)
Sen. Willie Simmons (D)
Sen. Sollie Norwood (D)
Sen. Sampson Jackson (D)
Sen. Albert Butler (D)
Sen. Juan Barnett (D)
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Sen. Joey Fillingane (R)
BipartisanPublic Health and Human ServicesSocioeconomic Class
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37North CarolinaHB32Enact the Equity in Opportunity Act. Scholarship; Grants awarded to eligible students residing in households with an income level not in excess of the amount required for the student to qualify for the federal free or reduced-price lunch programDetails1/28/202102.02.21 | House | First reading completed; referred to Education CommitteeRep. Dean Arp (R)Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R)
Rep. Donny Lambeth (R)
Rep. Jason Saine (R)
RepublicanEducationSocioeconomic Class
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38North CarolinaHB41/SB35Act to Amend the lawful age to enter into marriage in the state to 18 years of age or olderDetails2/1/202102.03.21 | House | HB41-First reading completed; referred to the Families, Children and Aging Policy Committee

02.03.21 | Senate | SB35-First reading completed; referred to the Rules and Operations Committee
Rep. Jason Saine (R)Rep. Ashton Clemons (D)
Rep. Brian Turner (D)
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Rep. Kristen Baker (R)
BipartisanFamilies and ChildrenFamily
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39North CarolinaSB37In-Person Learning Choice for FamiliesDetails2/1/202103.02.21 | Senate | Veto override considered; referred to the Rules and Operations Committee (enrolled on 02/17)

VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 02.26.21
Rep. Deanna Ballard (R)Rep. Michael Lee (R)
Rep. Ralph Hise (R)
RepublicanSenate Rules and OperationsEducation
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40North CarolinaSB90Act to direct the Dept. of Health and Human Services to conduct various studies and make reforms to improve Social Services, the Foster Care system, and Child Welfare servicesDetails2/11/202102.15.21 | Senate | First reading completed; referred to the Rules and Operations CommitteeSen. Joyce Krawiec (R)Sen. Jim Burgin (R)
Sen. James Perry (R)
RepublicanRules and OperationsFamily
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41North CarolinaHB91/SB103Act to reduce regulations to help children with Autism; reduce unnecessary regulatory constraints for applied behavioral analysisDetails2/16/202102.23.21 | House | HB91-Reported favorable by committee substitute; referred to Finance Committee

02.24.21 | Senate | SB103-Committee substitute adopted; referred to the Finance Committee
Sen. James Perry (R)Sen. Michael Lee (R)
Sen. Lisa Barnes (R)
RepublicanJudiciary/ HealthHealth
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42TennesseeHB0342/SB0214Requires law enforcement officers to notify the Dept. of Children's Services when a person under the age of 18 is taken into custody for suspicion of committing the offense of prostitutionDetails2/8/202103.03.21 | House | HB342-Placed on Criminal Justice Subcommittee calendar for 03/10

03.04.21 | Senate | SB0214-Transmitted to House (engrossed on 03/01)
Sen. Becky Duncan Massey (R)Rep. Mary Littleton (R)RepublicanSenate Judiciary Intersections
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43TennesseeHB0389/SB0270As introduced, requires the Dept. of Children's services to require a person receiving financial assistance for adoption submit annual medical records for adopted child and other verifying well-beingDetails2/8/202102.10.21 | House | HB0389-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Civil Justice Committee/Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee

03.02.21 | Senate | SB0270-Recommended for passage with amendment
Sen. Ken Yager (R)Rep. Mary Littleton (R)RepublicanSenate Judiciary Family
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44TennesseeHB0417/SB1530As introduced, adds the definition of "severe child abuse" the act of knowingly or with negligence allowing a child to be within a structure where a Schedule I or II controlled substance is present or accessible to the childDetails2/8/202102.10.21 | House | HB0417-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Civil Justice Committee/Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1530-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Rep. Mary Littleton (R)Sen. Kerry Roberts (R)RepublicanChildren and Family Affairs SubcommitteeFamily
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45TennesseeHB0577/SB1392Birth Control - As introduced, limits certain children's access to contraceptives; requires the textbook and instructional materials quality commission approve contraceptive information available in schools; requires parental consent for a child referral to a physician by a school to receive contraceptivesDetails2/8/202102.24.21 | House | HB0577-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Health Committee--Government Operations/Health Subcommittee

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1392-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Education Committee
Sen. Janice Bowling (R)Rep. John Ragan (R)RepublicanHouse Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Judiciary Committee
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46TennesseeHB0578/SB0657As introduced, prohibits the provision of sexual identity change therapy to prepubescent minors; prohibits the provision of sexual identity change therapy to minors who have entered puberty unless a parent or guardian has written recommendations for the therapy from at least three physicians; punishes violations as child abuse; designates violations by healthcare professionals as professional misconductDetails2/8/202103.03.21 | House | HB0578-Placed on Criminal Justice Subcommittee calendar for 03/10

02.11.21 | Senate | SB0657-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Janice Bowling (R)Rep. John Ragan (R)RepublicanHouse Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Senate Judiciary Committee
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47TennesseeHB0908/SB1014Permits a person who has been accused of child abuse or neglect or child sexual abuse to petition the court with jurisdiction over the allegations to order the department of children's services to identify the reporter for good cause shown; prohibits the department from accepting reports for which the reporter refuses to provide the reporter's name and contact informationDetails2/11/202102.22.21 | House | HB0908-Passed second consideration; referred to Civil Justice Committee/Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1014-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Rep. Clay Doggett (R)Sen. Janice Bowling (R)RepublicanUnassignedJustice
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48TennesseeHB1006/SB1124Expands the unruly act of illegal use of communication device by a minor to include possessing or transmitting an image of sexual activity involving a minorDetails2/11/202103.03.21 | House | HB1006-Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 03/09

03.03.21 | Senate | SB1124-Placed on Criminal Justice Subcommittee calendar for 03/10
Rep. Clay Doggett (R)Sen. Mark White (R)RepublicanUnassignedJustice
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49TennesseeHB1121/SB0476Creates a Class A misdemeanor for a person to use fraud or deception to try and obtain confidential records concerning reports of child sexual abuseDetails2/10/202102.22.21 | House | HB1121-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee

03.03.21 | Senate | SB0476-Placed on Senate Judiciary calendar for 03/09
Sen. Mike Bell (R)Rep. Andrew Farmer (R)RepublicanSenate Judiciary Justice
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50TennesseeHB1131/SB1424Prohibits a person who contracts with a school, local board of education, or child care program, or such person's employee, from coming into direct contact with children or entering the grounds of a school or child care center if the person or the employee was convicted of a criminal offense within the last 20 years or was released from incarceration within the last 10 yearsDetails2/11/202102.22.21 | House | HB1131-Passed on second consideration; referred to Education Administration Committee/K-12 Subcommittee

03.03.21 | Senate | SB1424-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Education Committee
Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D)Rep. Andrew Farmer (R)BipartisanUnassignedJustice
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51TennesseeHB1156/SB1398Enacts the "Access to Pediatric Rare Disease Treatment Information Act"; provides for sharing of essential treatment information for children with cancer among certain healthcare institutionsDetails2/11/202102.24.21 | House | HB1156-Passed on second consideration; Health Subcommittee

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1398-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Rep. Mike Stewart (D)Sen. Art Swann (R)BipartisanHouse Health | Senate Health and WelfareHealth
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52TennesseeHB1168/SB1388Prohibits a court from solely considering a parent's disability to determine custody unless it impacts the parent's ability to meet the needs of the child; specifies that a court cannot consider a parent or guardian's disability alone in a termination of parental rights proceeding unless it impacts the physical or psychological welfare of the child.Details2/11/202103.03.21 | House | HB1168-Placed on Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee calendar for 03/10

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1388-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Rep. Torrey Harris (D)Sen Sara Kyle (D)DemocratHouse Civil Justice (s/c Children & Family Affairs) | Senate JudiciaryFamily
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53TennesseeHB1233/SB1367Enacts the "Tennessee Accommodations for All Children Act."Details2/11/202103.03.21 | House | HB1233-Placed on K-12 Subcommittee calendar for 03/09

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1367-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Education Committee
Rep. Jason Zachary (R)Sen. Mike Bell (R)RepublicanHouse Education Administration (s/c K-12) | Senate EducationIntersections
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54TennesseeHB1307/SB0640Requires youth development centers and detention centers to teach certain life skills to children held in these facilitiesDetails2/10/202103.03.21 | House | HB1307-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Civil Justice Committee/Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee

02.11.21 | Senate | SB0640-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Katrina Robinson (D)Rep. Jesse Chism (D)DemocratHouse Civil Justice | Senate JudiciaryEducation
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55TennesseeHB1346/SB1227Expands the definition of "sexual activity" for purposes of offenses related to the sexual exploitation of children to include an intent of sexual arousal or gratificationDetails2/11/202102.24.21 | House | HB1346-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee

02.22.21 | Senate | SB1227-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Rep. Debra Moody (R)Sen. Paul Rose (R)RepublicanHouse Criminal Justice | Senate JudiciaryJustice
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56TennesseeHB0416/SB0400Provides for the release of records of domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and human trafficking service providers to the department of children's services for the purpose of investigating known or suspected child abuse or neglect or child sexual abuse; requires the department of children's services to maintain confidentiality of the records receivedDetails2/8/202102.24.21 | House | HB0416-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Civil Justice Committee/Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee

02.10.21 | Senate | SB0400-Passed on second consideration; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Ed Jackson (R)Rep. Mary Littleton (R)RepublicanHouse Civil Justice (s/c Children & Family Affairs) | Senate JudiciaryFamily
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