Tennessee General Assembly Legislation

NOTE: Each fiscal memorandum applies only to the amendment(s) identified in the memorandum. The fiscal memorandum must be matched to any amendments that have been adopted.

Fiscal Summary

NOT SIGNIFICANT

Bill Summary

ON FEBRUARY 28, 2022, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1866, AS AMENDED.

AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill. Under present law, in a proceeding requiring the court to make a custody determination regarding a minor child, the determination must be made on the basis of the best interest of the child, taking into consideration several factors. This amendment adds as a factor to be considered by the court, whether a parent has failed to pay court-ordered child support for a period of three years or more.