Tennessee HB 163: Adoption - As enacted, revises the definition of abandonment for purposes of termination of parental rights to include circumstances where the parent or guardian fails to visit or support the child for a period of three consecutive months if the child is less than four years of age. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37, Chapter 5 and Title 68, Chapter 11.

Status: Pub. Ch. 373 (as of 2023-05-18)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113 · Bill: HB 163

Subjects: Adoption

Sponsors: Butler

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