SB1005Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 36 and Title 37, relative to adoption.
Introduced by Ferrell Haile, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, allows petitioners to include all children in one adoption petition if the petitioners are seeking to adopt more than one child at the same time, unless the court issues a written order finding that it is in the best interest of the children that separate petitions be filed; specifies that the clerk of court must charge only one filing fee for such a petition. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36 and Title 37.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 · April 17, 2025
33
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/27/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 2
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0379)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 4
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/17/2025
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0379)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 386
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025
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