HB3713 - Tennessee - Adoption, Titles, Short

Companion Bill SB3910. Adoption - Prohibits any individual who is cohabitating in a sexual relationship outside of a marriage that is valid under the constitution and laws of this state from adopting a minor. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 49. Fiscal Summary for *HB3713 / SB3910Increase State Expenditures - $4,548,500 Other Fiscal Impact - Increase Federal Expenditures - $2,838,700 Bill Summary for *HB3713 / SB3910 The Tennessee Constitution provides that "the historical institution and legal contract solemnizing the relationship of one man and one woman shall be the only legally recognized marital contract in this state." This bill prohibits certain individuals from adopting a minor child. Under this bill, any individual who is living with another person and is involved in a sexual relationship with that person ("cohabitating") outside [...]

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