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

SB 272: Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, requires a hearing on a petitioner for the appointment of a guardian or conservator to be held within 90 days, rather than 60 days, from the date of service on the respondent or the date a guardian ad litem was appointed. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35 and Title 36.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 272 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, requires a hearing on a petitioner for the appointment of a guardian or conservator to be held within 90 days, rather than 60 days, from the date of service on the respondent or the date a guardian ad litem was appointed. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35 and Title 36. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).