SB 1868
  • Introduced
    Jan 21, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1868
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Children - As introduced, defines a child in need of heightened supervision; makes various other changes regarding the commitment, detention, and shelter care of children. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.
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Senate • Apr 13, 2026: Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
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Introduced
Senate Calendar: 4/15/2026 Regular Calendar (2:30 PM CDT)
Position: 1

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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
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 6

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 10, 2026, Senate
      SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0 3/10/2026 Passed
      YES: 6
      NO: 3
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 6

        NO: 3

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 31, 2026, Senate
          SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/31/2026 Passed
          YES: 9
          NO: 1
          OTHER: 1
          YES: 9

            NO: 1

              NOT VOTING: 1

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              Apr 01, 2026, House
              HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 4/1/2026 Passed
              YES: 9
              NO: 7
              OTHER: 1
              YES: 9

                NO: 7

                  NOT VOTING: 1

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                  • Apr 13, 2026 | Senate
                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
                  • Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
                    • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                  • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                    • Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
                  • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0
                  • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
                    • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
                  • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
                  • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                    • Filed for introduction
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