SB0609

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

Complete·4/24/26

Tennessee SB0609 amends the state code to change the frequency of certain actions related to children from twice to three times.

Tennessee SB0609 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, to modify the frequency of certain actions concerning children from twice to three times. This change is intended to better address the public welfare needs of children in the state. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 24

Pub. Ch. 683

Apr 24

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 16

Senate

Signed by Governor.