Foster Care - As introduced, enacts the "Stable Homes for Foster Youth Act." - Amends TCA Title 37.
SB 1644, the "Stable Homes for Foster Youth Act," prohibits placing Tennessee foster children in vehicles, offices, or hotels (except for emergencies under 24 hours) and mandates placements in kinship care, licensed foster families, or small group homes (max 10 children). It limits foster placements to two changes per year unless safety or reunification requires more, requiring caseworkers to document and get supervisor approval for additional moves. The bill also requires the state to implement real-time location tracking for foster children and issue annual reports on placement types, prohibited housing instances, and system effectiveness. This law directly affects foster youth, caseworkers, and the Department of Children's Services by changing placement standards and oversight.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
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