SB2142

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to children.

Introduced·1/23/26

Tennessee SB2142 amends laws concerning children in Titles 36, 37, and 39 of the Tennessee Code.

Tennessee SB2142 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Title 37, and Title 39, making changes related to children. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, responding to public welfare needs.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Mar 9

Senate

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee