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

HB 1781: Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.

Introduced Last action January 22, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 1781 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304. Primary sponsor: Tom Leatherwood (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Leatherwood (Republican).