SB 1770 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, states that a divorce proceeding shall not be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties if the court can determine or both parties can agree to stipulate as to whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the court enters an agreed parenting plan and child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36.

SB 1770 prevents divorce proceedings in Tennessee from being delayed solely because one party is pregnant. It requires courts to either determine paternity or have both parties agree on whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child. If paternity is confirmed, the court must also establish a parenting plan and child support order. This bill directly affects couples navigating divorce during pregnancy by streamlining the process and ensuring parental responsibilities are addressed promptly.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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