SB2643

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 5, relative to parent visitation.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2643 amends the state code to allow courts to order additional parenting time for parents whose visitation was denied due to false.

Tennessee SB2643 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 5, to allow courts to order additional periods of parenting time for parents whose visitation was previously denied. This applies when the denial was due to false allegations of abuse or neglect. The additional parenting time must be of the same type and duration as the time that was denied, and may include weekend, holiday, or summer parenting time. It must occur no later than two years from the date the court denied parenting time. The affected parent can request the dates for the additional parenting time.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Mar 16

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee