Tennessee SB 1790: Adoption - As introduced, expands the procedure for surrendering a newborn infant without criminal liability to include placement in a newborn safety device located at a continuously staffed police station, fire station, or hospital; allows either parent, rather than only a mother, to voluntarily surrender a newborn infant. - Amends TCA Section 36-1-142 and Section 68-11-255.

Status: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2022-02-22)

State: Tennessee · Session: 112 · Bill: SB 1790

Subjects: Adoption

Sponsors: Briggs, Zachary

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