Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.

SB 1854 reduces the waiting period for accessing confidential adoption records in Tennessee from 100 years to 90 years after the adoption is finalized. This change directly affects adoptees, birth parents, and other parties seeking access to sealed adoption records. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 36-1-149 to replace "one hundred (100) years" with "ninety (90) years" across relevant statutes. It does not alter current procedures for record access but shortens the time before records become public. The policy change applies to all adoption records finalized after the law takes effect.