TN SB2127 | 2021-2022 | 112th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-03 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 31 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-03 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, clarifies that the court must allocate responsibility for payment of marital debt in actions for divorce or legal separation; defines "marital debt" and "separate debt"; adds factors for the court to consider in determining the allocation of responsibility for payment of marital debt; clarifies alimony in solido may be awarded for attorney fees and expenses incurred in connection with the proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 4 and Title 36, Chapter 5.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 4 and Title 36, Chapter 5, relative to domestic relations.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-03 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2022-02-02 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2022-01-31 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
