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Yes: 137 • No: 0
TennesseeSB 0943114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Civil Procedure
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Abuse protections cover acts through others
For Tennessee cases filed on or after July 1, 2025, the legal definition of abuse includes acts carried out through others. The other person must act on behalf of the person responsible for the abuse. Examples include a family member, friend, partner, or coworker. This expands the conduct covered for people seeking protection under Tennessee Code § 36-3-601.
Restricted parents generally pay supervised visit costs
This rule applies to Tennessee cases filed on or after July 1, 2025. It covers supervised visits ordered because of findings against a parent under § 36-6-406(a)-(d) or § 37-1-129. The parent whose time is restricted is presumed to pay all visit fees and costs; the non-offending parent pays none. That presumption can be challenged. Courts can order payment directly to the supervisor or agency. Courts can review or change payment responsibility based on changed circumstances or the parent's ability to pay.
New custody rules and explanations for parents
For Tennessee cases filed on or after July 1, 2025, courts consider past custody or parenting-time restrictions. They also consider why a parent gave up custody or parenting time, unpaid court-ordered child support, and other relevant factors. The law removes the separate custody factor in Tennessee Code § 36-6-106(g). When limits under § 36-6-406(a)-(d) do not settle the child's living schedule, courts must consider all relevant factors. Custody orders must explain in writing whether those limits apply. After a finding against a parent under those rules, orders must also explain the facts supporting decisions about decision-making authority.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Raumesh Akbari
Democrat • Senate
Tom Hatcher
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/14/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/7/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/25/2025
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
4/29/2025Pub. Ch. 265
4/29/2025Signed by Governor.
4/24/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
4/21/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/17/2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/16/2025SenatePassed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
4/14/2025HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0330)
4/14/2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
4/14/2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
4/9/2025HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
4/7/2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/7/2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0215)
4/7/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/7/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
4/4/2025SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 4/7/2025
4/3/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/2/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
4/1/2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/25/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
3/24/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
3/19/2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/12/2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2/10/2025SenateFiled for introduction
2/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA0330
Introduced
SA0215
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