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

HB 315: Marriage - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 315 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Marriage - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican).