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

HB 1263: Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.

Enacted Last action May 15, 2026: Pub. Ch. 936

Plain-language summary

HB 1263 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Pub. Ch. 936.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican).