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

HB 1692: Adoption - As enacted, clarifies that a court may waive the requirement for a home study in an adoption when the prospective adoptive parent or parents are not related to the child if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

Enacted Last action May 5, 2026: Pub. Ch. 878

Plain-language summary

HB 1692 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adoption - As enacted, clarifies that a court may waive the requirement for a home study in an adoption when the prospective adoptive parent or parents are not related to the child if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Pub. Ch. 878.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).