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.

SB 943 amends Tennessee law to change parenting time requirements in child custody cases and clarify domestic abuse definitions. It increases the minimum required parenting time from 2 to 3 hours per visit and from 10 to 15 hours for extended periods in temporary or permanent parenting plans. The bill also expands the definition of "abuse" in domestic violence law to include indirect acts committed through third parties (like family members or coworkers) on behalf of the abuser. These changes directly affect parents in custody disputes and domestic violence victims seeking protection under Tennessee law, taking effect July 1, 2025.