Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2078: Courts - As enacted, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8 and Title 40, Chapter 11.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2078 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts - As enacted, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8 and Title 40, Chapter 11. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 732.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Farmer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
“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. 732
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
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