HB2082Enacted

Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6; Title 37, Chapter 1 and Title 39, Chapter 15.

Tennessee HB2082 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify that a parent's or legal guardian's actions in raising their child in alignment with the child's biological sex cannot be deemed as child abuse, neglect, or endangerment, nor can it negatively influence custody decisions in court. This bill primarily affects parents and legal guardians involved in custody disputes or legal assessments of child-rearing practices. Key provisions include the explicit protection of such parenting actions from legal repercussions and their consideration in custody arrangements.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2082 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify that a parent's or legal guardian's actions in raising their child in alignment with the child's biological sex cannot be deemed as child abuse, neglect, or endangerment, nor can it negatively influence custody decisions in court. This bill primarily affects parents and legal guardians involved in custody disputes or legal assessments of child-rearing practices. Key provisions include the explicit protection of such parenting actions from legal repercussions and their consideration in custody arrangements.

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Sponsor

Littleton, Mary

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2026

Last Action

May 5, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 846

Subjects
ChildrenCourts, JuvenileChildren's Services, Dept. ofChild Custody and Support

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