TN SB 2119
died on adjournmentChildren - 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 · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2119 pass?
No. TN SB 2119 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 (2026-02-05): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SB 2119 about?
TN SB 2119 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2119?
Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2119.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-02-05 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Bowlingprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
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