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

HB 1844: Children - As enacted, revises various provisions governing surrendering custody of unwanted infants. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1092

Plain-language summary

HB 1844 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As enacted, revises various provisions governing surrendering custody of unwanted infants. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1092.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican).