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TN SB2539
TN SB2539AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires a court to include written findings of fact as to whether certain limitations in parenting plans apply in a child custody order, whether temporary or permanent. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 36, Chapter 6, Section 106, clarifies that courts must consider the best interests of a child in all child custody orders, whether they are temporary or permanent, and mandates that courts give the highest weight to credible evidence of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence when making these determinations, applying this rule equally to abuse committed against any member of the child's household.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 758 (on 04/24/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2539&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0758.pdf | 04/24/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2539 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0763.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0763 (15027) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2421.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2127 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2127.pdf | 02/08/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2539.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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