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TN HB1180
TN HB1180AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 36 and Title 37, relative to adoption.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, allows petitioners to include all children in one adoption petition if the petitioners are seeking to adopt more than one child at the same time, unless the court issues a written order finding that it is in the best interest of the children that separate petitions be filed; specifies that the clerk of court must charge only one filing fee for such a petition. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36 and Title 37.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's adoption laws to allow petitioners (people seeking to adopt) to file a single adoption petition when they are simultaneously adopting multiple children who are siblings sharing at least one biological parent. Currently, separate petitions might be required for each child, which can be more time-consuming and expensive. Under this new provision, petitioners can include all sibling children in one petition, unless a court specifically determines through a written order that separate petitions would be in the children's best interest. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the court clerk will charge only one filing fee for such a comprehensive adoption petition, which could reduce the financial burden on families seeking to adopt multiple siblings together. The bill aims to streamline the adoption process for sibling groups and potentially make adoption more accessible by simplifying legal procedures and reducing associated costs. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 386 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1180&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0386.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1180 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0379.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0379 (6060) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1001.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1005 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1005.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1180.pdf |
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