SB1868Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1, relative to children.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires a child placed in the custody of the department to remain in custody so long as necessary to complete treatment or services, which must be evidence-based and provided by a qualified provider; makes other changes to child custody law; creates a juvenile commitment review task force to examine system issues and service gaps for certain children committed to the custody of the department. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 21, 2026
61
Yes
25
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
87 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0640)
Amendment tabled (Amendment 2 - SA1048)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1001)
Passed H., Ayes 59, Nays 25, PNV 4
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1102
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026
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