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

HB 2584: Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, states that a divorce proceeding shall not be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties if the court can determine or both parties can agree to stipulate as to whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the court enters an agreed parenting plan and child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2584 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, states that a divorce proceeding shall not be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties if the court can determine or both parties can agree to stipulate as to whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the court enters an agreed parenting plan and child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36. Primary sponsor: Jesse Chism (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jesse Chism (Democratic).