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TN HB 1781

died on adjournment

Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.

Tennessee · 114S1 · lower

Quick answers

Did TN HB 1781 pass?

No. TN HB 1781 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-22): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

What is TN HB 1781 about?

TN HB 1781 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.”.

Who sponsors TN HB 1781?

Leatherwood is the primary sponsor of TN HB 1781.

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-01-22 — P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Bill type
bill
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Leatherwoodprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-20

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-21

    Intro., P1C.

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-22

    P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1781&ga=114

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