HB0590

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

Complete·4/24/26

Amends Tennessee law to increase the number of times a child must be found to be dependent and neglected before a court may terminate parental rights.

This bill amends Tennessee law to change the criteria for terminating parental rights. It increases the number of times a child must be found to be dependent and neglected from twice to three times. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 24

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 683

Mar 30

House

Comp. SB subst.

Mar 26

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026