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Tennessee House · Feb 17, 2026

HOUSE CHILDREN AND FAMILY AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 2/17/2026 Passed (3)

Result: pass

HB 2082: Children - As enacted, 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.

State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.

Totals

YeaNay
Democratic01
Republican30
Total31

Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.

All voters

LegislatorPosition
Becky Jo Alexander(Republican)Yea
Torrey Harris(Democratic)Nay
Kelly Keisling(Republican)Yea
Mary Littleton(Republican)Yea