SB 895 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Children - As enacted, makes various changes and additions to the Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act, and to present law concerning parental consent for the treatment of minors. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.

SB 895 requires Tennessee courts to annually report on court cases involving alleged violations of parental consent laws for minor treatment. Specifically, it mandates that the administrative office of the courts submit a January 15 report to the governor and legislative leaders detailing: (1) the number of cases where parental consent violations were claimed, (2) whether the claim or defense succeeded, and (3) any entities found in violation. This bill directly affects state courts and court administrators by adding a new data collection requirement. It does not change existing parental consent rules but creates a tracking mechanism for enforcement. The bill passed in 2025 and became law as Public Chapter 347.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 8, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Ferrell Haile
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