Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2643: Child Custody and Support - As introduced, authorizes a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for previously denied parenting time; requires a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for time that was denied on the basis of an investigation that did not result in a finding of abuse or neglect if the affected parent can show that the other parent intentionally made or participated in false allegations of abuse against the affected parent. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 5.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2643 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Custody and Support - As introduced, authorizes a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for previously denied parenting time; requires a court to order additional parenting time to compensate for time that was denied on the basis of an investigation that did not result in a finding of abuse or neglect if the affected parent can show that the other parent intentionally made or participated in false allegations of abuse against the affected parent. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Filed for introduction
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration