Tag: parental rights

Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Anyone Taking Kids Out Of State Without Parental Consent For “Gender Affirming” Care Passes In Tennessee Senate

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A Tennessee bill allowing lawsuits against anyone taking minors out of the state without the consent of their parents for “gender affirming” care passed in the Senate on Thursday. Senators voted along party lines 25 to 4 to pass Senate Bill 2782 (SB2782), sponsored by […]

Tennessee’s Family Rights Bill – The Great Deception

Image Credit: Canva submitted by By Connie Reguli, J.D. (Family Policy Specialist and Activist) – This year started with three proposed bills for parental rights.  Each carrying its own variety of rights for parents versus rights for the government.  Each sent a wave of anxiety through the grassroots parental rights groups and an air of […]

Liberal RINO Todd Gardenhire Draws Conservative Challenger For Tennessee Senate

Former Red Bank City Commissioner Ed Lecompte Announces Candidacy For Tennessee Senate District 10. Press Release – Conservative Candidate Pledges to Put Americans First CHATTANOOGA, TN. — Former City of Red Bank Commissioner, Ed LeCompte, a proud America First Candidate, officially announces his campaign for the Tennessee State Senate District 10 seat. LeCompte’s platform prioritizes […]

Year-Round Boarding Schools Bill Undermining Parental Rights Continues To Gain Momentum In Tennessee House

Image: HB2922’s co-sponsor Rep. William Slater presents the legislation to the House Government Operations Committee. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill that would create year-round boarding schools serving “at risk” youth in Tennessee continues to gain momentum despite concerns over the lack of involvement in such schools by parents. […]

House Bill 2936 Secures Parental Rights In Tennessee (Op-Ed)

Image Credit: Canva submitted by Karen England [President of Capitol Resources Institute and Take Back the Classroom] – Children belong first and foremost to their parents. When God blesses the world with a new child, he does it through the actions of a mother and a father—parents—who then have the responsibility to raise and train […]

Tennessee Bill To Terminate Parental Rights Following “Substantial Non-Compliance” Passes In House Committee Via Voice Vote

Image: Bill Sponsor Rep. Ed Butler presents HB1808 to the House Civil Justice Committee. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – A bill aiming to terminate parental rights following “substantial non-compliance” has been passed by voice vote in the House Civil Justice Committee, led by Chair Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville-District 17). House Bill […]

BONDAGE: This Is Not Parental Rights. HB2936

Image by drobotdean on FreePik Submitted by a concerned Tennessee Citizen Journalist – While three separate parental rights bills stumbled into the General Assembly, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted only on SB2749 (Haile R-Gallatin) on Tuesday, February 27. After limited discussion and the testimony of two witnesses, the bill succeeded with a six/two vote along […]

Bill That Terminates Tennessee Parental Rights After “Substantial Non-Compliance” Passes House Subcommittee By Voice Vote

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill aimed at terminating parental rights after “substantial non-compliance” passed the Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee led by Chair Mary Littleton yesterday by a voice vote. House Bill 1808 (HB1808) sponsored by Representative Ed Butler (R-Rickman-District 41) was amended in the subcommittee to match […]

Amended Bill That Terminates The Parental Rights Of Tennesseans After “Substantial Non-Compliance” Passes On The Senate Floor

Image: Bill sponsor Senator Dawn White presents SB2660 on the Senate floor. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill that aims to terminate the parental rights of Tennesseans after only six months of “substantial non-compliance” passed the Senate floor yesterday. Tennessee Senators voted 22 to 6 to allow the Tennessee […]