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TN SB 2355

enacted

Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, generally requires a guardian ad litem appointed by the court to complete training appropriate to that role, including training in early childhood, child, and adolescent development. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 20; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36 and Title 37.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 2355 pass?

Yes. TN SB 2355 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-29. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): Pub. Ch. 810

What is TN SB 2355 about?

TN SB 2355 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, generally requires a guardian ad litem appointed by the court to complete training appropriate to that role, including training in early childhood, child, and adolescent development. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 20; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36 and Title 37.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 2355?

Massey is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2355.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-04-29 — Pub. Ch. 810
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Masseyprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-11

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026

  5. 2026-02-17

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/24/2026

  6. 2026-02-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026

  7. 2026-02-24

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

  8. 2026-03-03

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026

  9. 2026-03-05

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  10. 2026-03-05

    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3

    passage

  11. 2026-03-05

    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0517)

  12. 2026-03-09

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  13. 2026-04-08

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  14. 2026-04-08

    Passed H., Ayes 91, Nays 4, PNV 1

    passage

  15. 2026-04-08

    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0862)

    amendment-withdrawal

  16. 2026-04-08

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  17. 2026-04-09

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  18. 2026-04-14

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  19. 2026-04-15

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  20. 2026-04-23

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  21. 2026-04-29

    Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

  22. 2026-04-29

    Pub. Ch. 810

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 2/24/2026 Passed (2)

    2026-02-24 · pass · 7-2

  • FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/5/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-03-05 · pass · 27-3

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-04-08 · pass · 91-4

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Johnson: not voting

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