Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1255: 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.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 265

Plain-language summary

HB 1255 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Becky Jo Alexander (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 265.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Becky Jo Alexander (Republican).