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HB 1692STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Adoption - As enacted, clarifies that a court may waive the requirement for a home study in an adoption when the prospective adoptive parent or parents are not related to the child if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

Voted 5/5/2026View source

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133 yea·12 nay·4 other

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Action history

  1. 5/5/2026Pub. Ch. 878
  2. 5/5/2026Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
  3. 4/27/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 4/16/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 4/15/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 4/14/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 4/10/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/9/2026Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
  9. 4/9/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  10. 4/9/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0759)