Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 485: Children - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 485 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 682.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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. 682
- Effective date(s) 05/26/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0719)
- Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0761)
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