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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed SenateApr 15, 2026
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Passed HouseApr 21, 2026
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
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.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Apr 29, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 1868
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors



- Gardenhirecosponsor
Votes
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 6
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 9
NO: 1
NOT VOTING: 1
YES: 9
NO: 7
NOT VOTING: 1
YES: 12
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 27
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 22
NO: 11
OTHER: 0
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 59
NO: 25
YES: 61
NO: 25
NOT VOTING: 1
Actions
- Apr 29, 2026 | Senate
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 21, 2026 | House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1001)
- Passed H., Ayes 59, Nays 25, PNV 4
- Apr 20, 2026 | House
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0640)
- Amendment tabled (Amendment 2 - SA1048)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- 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
Documents
- Fiscal Memo for SA0640 (14717) - Amendment 1-0 to SB1868
- Fiscal Memo for SA1048 (18063) - Amendment 1-0 to SB1868
- Video: Senate Session - 55th Legislative Day Apr 15, 2026 (02h 10m)HTML
- Video: Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Mar 31, 2026 (02h 32m)HTML
- Video: Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 10, 2026 (01h 28m)HTML
