Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1751: Adoption - As enacted, clarifies that a court may waive the requirement for a home study in an adoption when the prospective adoptive parent or parents are not related to the child if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1751 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adoption - As enacted, clarifies that a court may waive the requirement for a home study in an adoption when the prospective adoptive parent or parents are not related to the child if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 878.
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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
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 878
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction