HB1904Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to Indian child welfare.
Introduced by Bryan Terry, District 48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 682
April 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 23, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Action Def. in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/23/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 682
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