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

HB 2443: Child Custody and Support - As enacted, specifies that a parent's obligation for the support of a child does not continue after the child reaches 19 unless the child is handicapped or disabled. - Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 1; Title 36, Chapter 5 and Title 37, Chapter 1.

In committee Last action May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 870

Plain-language summary

HB 2443 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Custody and Support - As enacted, specifies that a parent's obligation for the support of a child does not continue after the child reaches 19 unless the child is handicapped or disabled. - Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 1; Title 36, Chapter 5 and Title 37, Chapter 1. Primary sponsor: Iris Rudder (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 870.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Iris Rudder (Republican).