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TN SB1854
TN SB1854AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304, relative to adoption.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 36-1-149, shortens the waiting period before confidential adoption records become public from one hundred (100) years to ninety (90) years from the date the adoption was finalized, making these records accessible to the public sooner.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1854&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1781 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1781.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1854.pdf |
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