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TN SB1751
TN SB1751AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to adoption.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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 regarding adoptions to allow courts to waive certain requirements, specifically the home study and a six-month waiting period after filing a 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 permitted 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. This change aims to streamline the adoption process for families who have already established a bond with a child by allowing the court to bypass these steps under specific circumstances, provided the adoption is deemed beneficial for the child.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1751&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1751 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0759.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0759 (14515) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2132.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1692 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1692.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1751.pdf |
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