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.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 3 Sponsors

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

23.9% Unlikely

Why this number

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 -22 253 days quiet

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