AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to marriage.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act" to create covenant marriage, which is entered into by one male and one female, who understand and agree that marriage is a lifelong relationship; permits a spouse in a covenant marriage to obtain a judgment of divorce under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.
114th General Assembly
A covenant marriage is a marriage entered into by one (1) male and one (1) female [...] The following statement made by both parties: We do solemnly declare that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman who agree to live together as husband and wife for so long as we both may live.
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2025-02-10 | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2025-02-04 | Filed for introduction |