SB1605

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

Complete·4/6/26

Tennessee SB1605 amends child welfare laws to prioritize support services for at-risk families with children five years old or younger.

Tennessee SB1605 amends Title 37 to prioritize support services for at-risk families with children five years old or younger, with a focus on those under three years old. The bill aims to reduce time to permanency, repeat maltreatment, and the effects of trauma on brain development. This 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 3

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 6

Pub. Ch. 611

Apr 6

Effective date(s) 03/25/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Signed by Governor.