SB 1989
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Children - As enacted, specifies that a parent's or legal guardian's action of raising, guiding, or instructing the parent's or legal guardian's child in a manner consistent with the child's biological sex is not a basis for certain findings or actions by the court, does not constitute the criminal offense of child abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment, and must not be considered as a negative factor by a court in determining a custody arrangement in the best interest of the child. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6; Title 37, Chapter 1 and Title 39, Chapter 15.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 22, 2026
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 846
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Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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Passed H., Ayes 79, Nays 16, PNV 0
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 6
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
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Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction