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TN HB1692
TN HB1692AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to adoption.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Passed
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes a court to waive the home study required for adoption if the child has already resided in the adoptive parent's home for six months and the adoption is in the best interest of the child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning adoption to allow courts to waive certain requirements, specifically the home study and a six-month waiting period after filing an adoption petition, if the child has already lived in the prospective adoptive parents' home for at least six months and the court determines the adoption is in the child's best interest. Previously, this waiver was generally only available when the prospective adoptive parents were related to the child. The home study is a process where social workers assess the suitability of a prospective adoptive family and their home environment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Michele Reneau (R)*,
Rush Bricken (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Torrey Harris (D),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Justin Pearson (D),
Dennis Powers (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Last Action
Signed by H. Speaker (on 04/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1692&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1692 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0980.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0980 (16412) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2949.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0759 (14515) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2132.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1751 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0759.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1692 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1692.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1692.pdf |
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