SB1770Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, relative to divorce.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, states that a divorce proceeding shall not be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties if the court can determine or both parties can agree to stipulate as to whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the court enters an agreed parenting plan and child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee · February 17, 2026
4
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Dawn White | 13 | No |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | No |
| John Stevens | 24 | No |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | 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 2/17/2026
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
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