Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTennesseeIntroduced
SB 1773: Children - As enacted, revises various provisions governing surrendering custody of unwanted infants. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.
Becky Massey
SB 1773 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 1092 (updated May 27, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
78OUT OF 100
Score:78/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation revises provisions regarding the surrender of unwanted infants, formalizing and updating 'Safe Haven' rules.
Who is affected
Parents or guardians in crisis and emergency healthcare providers or facilities receiving surrendered infants.
Requirements and enforcement
Facilities and relevant parties must adhere to updated procedures for safe infant custody surrender.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source, though likely nominal administrative costs for hospitals.
When it takes effect
Enacted as Public Chapter 1092; timeline for local implementation is not detailed.
Potential benefits
Improved infant safety, established legal pathways for parents, and reduced risk of infant abandonment.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ensuring consistent application across diverse healthcare settings and maintaining public awareness of changes.
What is still unknown
The specific legislative text detailing the revised protocols, training requirements, or reporting structures is not provided.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases availability of safe surrender options
- Provides legal immunity for parents utilizing safe haven
- Reduces incidents of unsafe infant abandonment
Risks
- Potential for public confusion regarding updated protocols
- Geographic variation in facility awareness
- Risk of stigma-related barriers to surrender
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Directly prevents neonatal mortality and trauma
- Ensures immediate medical evaluation for surrendered infants
- Integrates infant health into standardized surrender procedures
Risks
- Variable medical staff training across different facilities
- Potential for resource strain at specific receiving hospitals
- Communication gaps during emergency handovers
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract; full text not analyzed
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