Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1263: Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1263 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Pub. Ch. 936.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Slater | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 936
- Effective date(s) 05/07/2026, 01/01/2027
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 4, PNV 2
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0868)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1062)
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