Tennessee · Senate Bill 568 · 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 4, relative to domestic relations.
SB 568Sponsored by
Jeff YarbroPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedJan 25, 2023
In committeeJan 30, 2023
Passed the SenateMar 13, 2023
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, allows a court in a divorce or annulment action to provide for the ownership or joint ownership of any pet or companion animal owned by the parties, taking into consideration the well-being of the animal. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 4.
Every action
10 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
SenateFiled for introduction
SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee · Senate Judiciary Committee
CommitteePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/7/2023 · Senate Judiciary Committee
CommitteeRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · Senate Calendar Committee
SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/13/2023
SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
SenateSponsor(s) Added.
HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026.
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