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TN SB0609

TN SB0609
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.

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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
Passed
04/02/2026
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's existing child custody laws to increase the number of unimpeded telephone or video conference conversations a non-custodial parent can have with their child from twice a week to three times a week. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 36-6-101(a)(3)(B)(i) of the Tennessee Code by replacing the word "twice" with "three (3) times". This change applies when technology is available to both the parent and child, allowing for more frequent remote communication between a parent who does not currently have physical possession of the child and their child. The amendment aims to enhance parent-child communication and connection in situations where parents may not have primary physical custody. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly to be in the interest of public welfare.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by Senate Speaker (on 04/06/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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