TN SB 485
enactedChildren - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 485 pass?
Yes. TN SB 485 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-24. Latest recorded action (2026-04-24): Pub. Ch. 682
What is TN SB 485 about?
TN SB 485 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Children - As enacted, requires certain procedures currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 485?
Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 485.
- Introduced
- 2025-02-10
- Latest action
- 2026-04-24 — Pub. Ch. 682
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Bowlingprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-01-29
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-03-24
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
2025-01-29
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-17
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-03-17
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-03-24
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
2026-03-26
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-26
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-26
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
passage
2026-03-26
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0761)
2026-03-30
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-04-02
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-04-02
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
passage
2026-04-02
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0719)
amendment-withdrawal
2026-04-02
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-04-06
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-06
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-07
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-16
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-04-24
Effective date(s) 05/26/2026
2026-04-24
Pub. Ch. 682
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed
2026-03-17 · pass · 9-0
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-26 · pass · 32-0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/2/2026 Passed (1)
2026-04-02 · pass · 94-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1904
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