HB 2584 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, states that a divorce proceeding shall not be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties if the court can determine or both parties can agree to stipulate as to whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the court enters an agreed parenting plan and child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36.

HB 2584 prevents courts from delaying divorce proceedings solely because one party is pregnant. It requires either the court to determine if the other party is the parent of the unborn child or for both parties to agree on this point. If parentage is confirmed, the court must also enter an agreed parenting plan and child support order before proceeding. This directly affects individuals in Tennessee divorce cases where pregnancy is a factor, ensuring cases move forward without unnecessary delays related to pregnancy status.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Feb 5, 2026
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Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
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Feb 4, 2026
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Intro., P1C.
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Jesse Chism
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