SB 485
  • Introduced
    Jan 29, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 02, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 485
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Children - As introduced, requires certain procedures, currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
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Senate • Apr 07, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action.
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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 (5)
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 4

    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 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed (2)
      YES: 9
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 9

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 18, 2026, House
          HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (4)
          YES: 18
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 18

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 23, 2026, House
              HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/23/2026 Passed (3)
              YES: 13
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 13

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 26, 2026, Senate
                  FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 32
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 32

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 02, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026 3/26/2026 (2)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 02, 2026, House
                          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/2/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 94
                          NO: 0
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 94

                            NO: 0

                              OTHER: 0
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                              • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
                                • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                              • Apr 06, 2026 | House
                                • Signed by H. Speaker
                              • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                                • Signed by Senate Speaker
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                                • Subst. for comp. HB.
                                • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0719)
                                • Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
                              • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                                • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                              • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
                                • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0761)
                                • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                              • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
                              • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 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
                              • Feb 12, 2025 | Senate
                                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                              • Feb 10, 2025 | Senate
                                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                              • Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
                                • Filed for introduction
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