Tennessee
Legislation: 2013 TN Senate Bill 749 / House Bill 693
Status: Passed in 2013
Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities
Summary: Parent’s disability does not create presumption for or against awarding custody but may be a factor to be considered by the court.
Legislation: 2021 TN House Bill 1168
Status: Passed in 2021
Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities
Summary:
Prohibits courts from solely considering a parent’s disability to determine custody unless it impacts the parent’s ability to meet the needs of the child.
Prohibits courts from considering 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.