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

SB 1770: 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 17, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1770 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 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: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).