Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1844: Children - As enacted, revises various provisions governing surrendering custody of unwanted infants. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1844 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As enacted, revises various provisions governing surrendering custody of unwanted infants. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1092.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Butler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1092
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
- Rec for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
- Placed behind the budget
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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