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HB 1263Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.

Status: Signed into law
Latest action: 2026-05-15 — Effective date(s) 05/07/2026, 01/01/2027
Primary sponsor: Slater

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January 1, 2027

In 146 days

1 section

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Versions

Current VersionFeb 6, 2025
Amendment HA0868Feb 10, 2025
Amendment HA1062Feb 12, 2025

Legislative history

May 15, 2026
Pub. Ch. 936
May 15, 2026
Effective date(s) 05/07/2026, 01/01/2027
May 7, 2026
Signed by Governor.
May 6, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
May 5, 2026
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 30, 2026
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 23, 2026
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Apr 20, 2026
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Apr 20, 2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 4, PNV 2
Apr 15, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 15, 2026
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1062)
Apr 15, 2026
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0868)
Apr 15, 2026
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Apr 15, 2026
Passed H., as am., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 15, 2026
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Apr 9, 2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Apr 8, 2026
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
Apr 7, 2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Apr 2, 2026
Re-ref. Judiciary Committee
Apr 2, 2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026

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