SB1726

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Section 38-6-103; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic violence.

Complete·5/18/26

SB1726 amends Tennessee law to change the waiting period for domestic violence protective orders from seven days to seven business days.

SB1726 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Section 38-6-103; Title 39 and Title 40, concerning domestic violence. The bill changes the waiting period for domestic violence protective orders from seven days to seven business days. This change aims to ensure that protective orders are processed within the standard business week, excluding weekends and holidays. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 921

Apr 14

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2026