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

SB 1854: Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1854 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).