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

SB 737: Marriage - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

Plain-language summary

SB 737 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Marriage - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).