Adoption - As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.

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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
Last action: Feb 2, 2026 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

23.9% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 255 days quiet

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