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TennesseeHB 0103114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to department of children's services programs.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Longer foster care help for young adults
Beginning July 1, 2025, eligible young adults can voluntarily receive Tennessee extended foster care services from age 18 until 23. They must have been in Department of Children's Services custody on their 18th birthday. Those adopted from the department or approved for its subsidized permanent guardianship at age 16 or 17 also qualify. They must meet at least one activity or medical rule. Qualifying activities include finishing high school or an equivalent credential, attending college or career training, or joining an employment-preparation program. Working at least 80 hours per month also qualifies. A medical condition qualifies if it prevents these activities, with regularly updated supporting information in the young adult's permanency plan. Those qualifying through a medical condition must follow department-recommended treatment.
Fee-free licenses and IDs for eligible youth
Beginning July 1, 2025, Tennessee cannot charge eligible applicants fees to issue, renew, or reinstate certain licenses and IDs. Covered documents are driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification cards. Applicants qualify if they are under 18 and in Department of Children's Services custody. People receiving the department's extended foster care or juvenile justice services also qualify. The application must include proof of qualifying status.
Six-month reviews for foster care adults
Beginning July 1, 2025, some young adults receiving extended foster care must attend a court hearing or administrative review. This applies to those who did not gain a permanent home through adoption or subsidized permanent guardianship. Attendance is required every six months until age 21, not until the extended service limit of 23.
Education program changes which institutions participate
Beginning July 1, 2025, the education program uses “participating institutions” instead of “public institutions,” allowing non-public institutions to participate. The law also removes the requirement for a minimum of five public institutions. It deletes another subsection, but the supplied text does not explain its former requirements or the effect of removing it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Mark Cochran
Republican • House
Torrey C. Harris
Democrat • House
Mary Littleton
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/14/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/14/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2025
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/10/2025
Yes: 95 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2025
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2025
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2025
HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
5/8/2025Pub. Ch. 333
5/8/2025Signed by Governor.
5/2/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/17/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/15/2025HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/15/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/14/2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/14/2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
3/13/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
3/11/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
3/10/2025HouseH. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/10/2025
3/6/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/6/2025
3/5/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/4/2025HousePlaced on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/4/2025
2/26/2025HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2/26/2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 2/26/2025
2/19/2025HouseAssigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
2/19/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2/19/2025HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/19/2025
2/12/2025HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
2/11/2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2/10/2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 2/11/2025
2/5/2025HouseAssigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
1/28/2025House
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