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HB 1263STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 936

Voted 5/15/2026View source

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How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/15/2026Pub. Ch. 936
  2. 5/15/2026Effective date(s) 05/07/2026, 01/01/2027
  3. 5/7/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 5/6/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 5/5/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 4/30/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 4/23/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/20/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 4, PNV 2
  9. 4/20/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  10. 4/15/2026Received from House, Passed on First Consideration