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

SB 485: Children - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

Enacted Last action April 24, 2026: Pub. Ch. 682

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SB 485 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 682.

SB 485: Children - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

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