• Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
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 • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill up for public hearing House Judiciary Committee
Mar 04, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room I

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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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