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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.

Sponsor

Janice Bowling (R-TN)

Introduced

2026-01-22

Latest action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee