SB1987Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
Introduced by Ferrell Haile, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires, in contested child custody, dependency and neglect, adoption, and guardianship proceedings in which the court has appointed a guardian ad litem, a court to order the child to be evaluated by a qualified expert unless the court determines an examination is unnecessary; requires the expert to submit a report containing certain information; specifies that the submitted report constitutes prima facie evidence of the child's condition and the factors relevant to the child's best interest; specifies various other requirements for the guardian ad litem's consideration of the report and the allocation of the examination costs. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
March 10, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
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