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HB 315STATE · TennesseeIn Committee

Marriage - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.

Latest action: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Voted 4/1/2026

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/1/2026Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
  2. 3/25/2026Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
  3. 3/25/2026Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
  4. 3/18/2026Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
  5. 3/18/2026Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
  6. 3/11/2026Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
  7. 3/11/2026Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
  8. 3/4/2026Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
  9. 3/3/2026Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
  10. 2/25/2026Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/3/2026