Tennessee · 114

SB 1238

Children - As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.

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Tennessee SB 1238 amends Titles 36, 37, and 68 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights. This provision applies specifically when the surrender is executed within the geographic boundaries of the state.

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SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate… upper efc7341c-b2dd-4794-992a-d2fe09fd10cb pass 0 0 1 Apr 1, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/efc7341c-b2dd-4794-992a-d2fe09fd10cb CC0-1.0