SB1770

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, relative to divorce.

Failed·2/17/26

Tennessee SB1770 prohibits delaying divorce proceedings due to pregnancy unless parentage and parenting plan are determined.

Tennessee SB1770 amends the state's divorce laws to ensure that a divorce proceeding cannot be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one party. This applies if the court can determine or both parties agree on whether the other party is the child's parent and, if applicable, on an agreed parenting plan and child support order. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

4 Yea

DRRD

5 Nay

RRRRR

Calendar

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Feb 17

Senate

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee