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TN SB 737

died on adjournment

Marriage - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Introduced
2025-02-10
Status date
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Latest action
2026-03-23 — Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-04

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

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Related bills

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0737&ga=114

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