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TN HB1180

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Farmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Petitioners seeking to adopt multiple siblings simultaneously may include all children in a single adoption petition, unless a court issues a written order finding separate petitions are in the children's best interest

  • Courts shall charge only one filing fee when siblings are included together in a single adoption petition

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-1-116

  • Took effect immediately upon becoming law on May 5, 2025, with the legislature citing public welfare as the reason for immediate implementation

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 36 and Title 37, relative to adoption.

Adoption

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 386

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/9/2025
Judiciary3/18/2025
Children & Families Subcommittee3/12/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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