Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1605: Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, expands the goals of zero to three court programs to include cases involving children five years of age or younger, with priority given to cases involving children younger than three years of age. - Amends TCA Title 37.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1605 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, expands the goals of zero to three court programs to include cases involving children five years of age or younger, with priority given to cases involving children younger than three years of age. - Amends TCA Title 37. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Pub. Ch. 611.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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. 611
- Effective date(s) 03/25/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
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