SB 540 Child Custody and Support - As enacted, requires the court to consider any failure to pay child support, rather than failure for a period of three years or more, when making a child custody determination; clarifies that the court may preclude or limit any provisions of a parenting plan if the court finds that a parent has failed to pay child support. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Latest: May 2, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 321
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025 Passed
75 yes · 17 no · 2 other
Apr 15, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025 Passed
75 yes · 17 no · 2 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 2 | – |
| Democratic | 6 | 15 | – |
| Republican | 69 | – | 2 |
How each member voted (94)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/6/2025 Passed
26 yes · 3 no · 1 other
Mar 6, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/6/2025 Passed
26 yes · 3 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Republican | 25 | – | – |
How each member voted (30)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/25/2025 Passed
7 yes · 2 no
Feb 25, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/25/2025 Passed
7 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 |
| Republican | 7 | – |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 3, PNV 1
Apr 15, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 75, Nays 17, PNV 2
Apr 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 2, 2025 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (21 actions)
- Jan 30, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Feb 19, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
- Feb 25, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
- Mar 4, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
- Mar 6, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 6, 2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 3, PNV 1
- Mar 6, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0017)
- Mar 6, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 10, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 15, 2025HousePassed H., Ayes 75, Nays 17, PNV 2
- Apr 15, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 15, 2025HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0378)
- Apr 17, 2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 21, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 21, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 22, 2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- May 2, 2025SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 13, 2025Effective date(s) 05/02/2025
- May 13, 2025Pub. Ch. 321
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