SB0737

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to marriage.

Introduced·2/4/25
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0737 establishes the Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act, defining covenant marriages and setting specific requirements for couples.

Tennessee SB0737 amends Tennessee Code to establish the Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act. This act defines a covenant marriage as a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman, emphasizing the nature and purposes of marriage. Couples intending to enter a covenant marriage must declare their intent on their marriage license application and execute a declaration of intent. This declaration must include a statement, an affidavit of premarital counseling, and a notarized attestation.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 23

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration