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APS - Adult Protection Act

The General Assembly passed the Tennessee Protective Services for Elderly Persons Act in 1974. This was later repealed and amended to include all adults with the passage in 1978 of the Tennessee Adult Protection Act. To read the law, click here.

Report Abuse and Neglect

Toll free 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366)

 

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