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Tennessee Child-Placing Agency Religious Freedom Bill (SB 1304)
This law was last updated on Sep 18, 2019
This law is Anti–LGBTQ
Number
SB 1304
Status
Proposed
Proposed
Feb 7, 2019
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Co-sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 2
Full Bill Text
SB 1304 would—to the extent allowed by federal law—prohibit a private licensed child-placing agency from being required to perform, assist, consent to, refer, or participate in any child placement for foster care or adoption that would violate the agency’s written religious or moral convictions.
The bill would prohibit the state from denying an application for a license or revoking the license of a private child-placing agency due to the agency’s refusal to participate in a placement that violates their written religious or moral convictions or policies.
The bill would prohibit the state from denying to a private licensed child-placing agency any grant, contract, or participation in a government program due to the agency’s refusal to participate in a placement that violates their written religious or moral convictions or policies.
If passed, the law would allow child adoption and foster placement agencies the right to discriminate in, or refuse, the services they offer to LGBTQ families and children.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to HB 836.
Latest Action
2/7/19 – Introduced.
4/23/19 – Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee (6-2).
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