Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 2538
Children - As introduced, establishes that children have equal protection under the law and possess fundamental rights to safety, protection from harm, and consideration of their best interests as the paramount concern in all legal proceedings, governmental actions, and policy decisions affecting their welfare. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Hatcher (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Feb 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration