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

HB 2595: Child Custody and Support - As introduced, authorizes a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for previously denied parenting time; requires a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for time that was denied on the basis of an investigation that did not result in a finding of abuse or neglect if the affected parent can show that the other parent intentionally made or participated in false allegations of abuse against the affected parent. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 5.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 2595 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Custody and Support - As introduced, authorizes a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for previously denied parenting time; requires a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for time that was denied on the basis of an investigation that did not result in a finding of abuse or neglect if the affected parent can show that the other parent intentionally made or participated in false allegations of abuse against the affected parent. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic).