HB1178 — Adoption - As introduced, permits a surrender that is not made before a judge or chancellor to be valid for use in adoptions in this state, if the surrender was made in accordance with the laws of the state or territory in which the surrender was executed. - Amends TCA Title 36.

HB1178 — Adoption - As introduced, permits a surrender that is not made before a judge or chancellor to be valid for use in adoptions in this state, if the surrender was made in accordance with the laws of the state or territory in which the surrender was executed. - Amends TCA Title 36. · Informed CitizenryHB1178 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, regarding parental rights. The bill allows a surrender that is not made before a judge or chancellor to be valid for use in adoptions within the st…Open in Informed Citizenry