Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, generally requires a guardian ad litem appointed by the court to complete training appropriate to that role, including training in early childhood, child, and adolescent development. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 20; Title 33; Title 34; Title 36 and Title 37.

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 29Pub. Ch. 810Latest
   2. Apr 29Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
   3. Apr 23Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 15Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Apr 14Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   6. Apr 9Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   7. Apr 8Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   8. Apr 8Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0862)Minor
   9. Apr 8Passed H., Ayes 91, Nays 4, PNV 1Passed House
   10. Apr 8Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   11. Mar 9Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   12. Mar 5Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0517)
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/5/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   13. Mar 5Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3Passed Senate
   14. Mar 5Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   15. Mar 3Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
   16. Feb 24Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 2/24/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   17. Feb 18Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
   18. Feb 17Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/24/2026
   19. Feb 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
   20. Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   21. Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
   22. Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced