Tennessee Senate Bill 2119: Children - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act," which makes various changes to the termination of parental rights, including raising the burden of proof the state must show to beyond a reasonable doubt and establishing the right to a trial by jury. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

Tennessee · 114 session

Status: Passed one chamber

What it does

As introduced, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act," which makes various changes to the termination of parental rights, including raising the burden of proof the state must show to beyond a reasonable doubt and establishing the right to a trial by jury. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

Latest action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (2026-02-05)

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