• Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 14, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 27, 2026
SB 1989
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Children - As introduced, specifies that a parent's or legal guardian's action of raising, guiding, or instructing the parent's or legal guardian's child in a manner consistent with the child's biological sex is not a basis for certain findings or actions by the court, does not constitute the criminal offense of child abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment, and must not be considered as a negative factor by a court in determining a custody arrangement in the best interest of the child. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6; Title 37, Chapter 1 and Title 39, Chapter 15.
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Senate • Apr 27, 2026: Signed by Governor.
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  • Apr 27, 2026 | Senate
    • Signed by Governor.
  • Apr 17, 2026 | Senate
    • Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • Apr 16, 2026 | House
    • Signed by H. Speaker
  • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
    • Enrolled and ready for signatures
    • Signed by Senate Speaker
  • Apr 14, 2026 | House
    • Subst. for comp. HB.
    • Passed H., Ayes 79, Nays 16, PNV 0
  • Mar 16, 2026 | House
    • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
  • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 6
    • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
    • Sponsor(s) Added.
  • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
  • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
    • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
  • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
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