SB 1751
  • Introduced
    Jan 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1751
Tennessee Senate Bill
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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. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 878 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 05, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 878
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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
      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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                          • May 05, 2026 | executive
                            • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 878
                          • 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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