• Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1987
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Children - As introduced, requires, in contested child custody, dependency and neglect, adoption, and guardianship proceedings in which the court has appointed a guardian ad litem, a court to order the child to be evaluated by a qualified expert unless the court determines an examination is unnecessary; requires the expert to submit a report containing certain information; specifies that the submitted report constitutes prima facie evidence of the child's condition and the factors relevant to the child's best interest; specifies various other requirements for the guardian ad litem's consideration of the report and the allocation of the examination costs. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
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Senate • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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  • 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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