SB 1751
  • Introduced
    Jan 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1751
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Adoption - As introduced, authorizes a court to waive the home study required for adoption if the child has already resided in the adoptive parent's home for six months and the adoption is in the best interest of the child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
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Senate • Apr 09, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
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Introduced
Senate Calendar: 4/9/2026 Regular Calendar (9:00 AM CDT)
Position: 12

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Mar 10, 2026, House
HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/10/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 5
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 5

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 17, 2026, Senate
      SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed (2)
      YES: 6
      NO: 2
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 6

        NO: 2

          OTHER: 0
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          Apr 01, 2026, House
          HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (3)
          YES: 17
          NO: 3
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 17

            NO: 3

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 08, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/8/2026 4/2/2026 (2)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 08, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 86
                  NO: 7
                  OTHER: 2
                  YES: 86

                    NO: 7

                      NOT VOTING: 2

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                      Apr 09, 2026, Senate
                      FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/9/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 25
                      NO: 2
                      OTHER: 2
                      YES: 25

                        NO: 2

                          NOT VOTING: 2

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                          • Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
                            • Companion House Bill substituted
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
                          • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
                          • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                          • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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