Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 718: Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, requires a juvenile court conducting a child custody, detention, or adjudicatory proceeding to conduct the proceeding in a dedicated courtroom provided by the county that is closest in proximity to an approved detention center. - 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 718 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, requires a juvenile court conducting a child custody, detention, or adjudicatory proceeding to conduct the proceeding in a dedicated courtroom provided by the county that is closest in proximity to an approved detention center. - Amends TCA Title 37. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 254.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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. 254
- Effective date(s) 10/1/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Concurred, Ayes 25, Nays 6 (Amendment 2 - HA0281)
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/14/2025
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0280)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0281)
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