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

SB 2119: Children - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act," which makes various changes to the termination of parental rights, including raising the burden of proof the state must show to beyond a reasonable doubt and establishing the right to a trial by jury. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2119 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act," which makes various changes to the termination of parental rights, including raising the burden of proof the state must show to beyond a reasonable doubt and establishing the right to a trial by jury. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).