Civil Procedure - As enacted, requires, in a child custody order, the court to include written findings of fact as to whether the limitations in present law relative to restrictions in temporary or permanent parenting plans apply; makes other changes relative to child court proceedings; clarifies, for purposes of domestic abuse law, that "abuse" includes acts inflicted directly by the offending party or indirectly through a third party, including, but not limited to, a family member, friend, significant other, or coworker, on behalf of the offending party. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

HB 1255 modifies Tennessee's child custody and domestic abuse laws. It requires courts to provide written explanations in custody orders about whether time restrictions on parenting plans apply, and adjusts those time limits from 2 to 3 hours (temporary) and 10 to 15 hours (permanent). The bill also clarifies that "abuse" under domestic violence law includes acts indirectly committed through third parties - like family members, friends, or coworkers acting on behalf of the abuser. These changes directly affect families involved in custody cases and domestic violence proceedings handled by Tennessee courts. The bill became law on April 29, 2025 (Public Chapter 265).