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

SB 2643: 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 March 16, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2643 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).