TN SB2643

Courts may order additional parenting time to compensate a parent for previously denied visitation when the other parent intentionally made false allegations of abuse or neglect that did not result in a substantiated finding

Additional parenting time must match the same type and duration as the denied time, may include weekends, holidays, or summer periods, and must occur within two years of the original denial

The affected parent who lost parenting time has the right to request the specific dates for makeup visitation, provided it does not disrupt the child's school attendance or regular activities

The law does not create any cause of action against the Department of Children's Services or other agencies, nor does it waive sovereign immunity

Effective July 1, 2026, applying to visitation orders denied on or after that date