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TN HB0590

TN HB0590
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases, from twice a week to three times a week, the number of unimpeded telephone or video conference conversations a parent not in possession of a child is entitled to have with the child as part of the right to unimpeded telephone conversations if the technology is available to both the parent and the child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law regarding parental communication rights by increasing the number of unimpeded telephone or video conference conversations a non-custodial parent can have with their child from twice to three times per week. Specifically, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-6-101(a)(3)(B)(i), which governs parental communication rights during child custody arrangements. The change allows for more frequent communication between a parent who does not have physical custody of the child and their child, provided that the technology necessary for telephone or video conferencing is available to both the parent and the child. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for the public welfare. This modification aims to support continued parental engagement and communication in situations where parents are not living together or sharing physical custody of a child.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Comp. SB subst. (on 03/30/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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