Tennessee

Tennessee Dumps Its Contact Veto

First published on July 2, 2022 • Last updated on November 28, 2022

Tennessee in 2022 eliminated its onerous and discriminatory contact veto, which had criminalized contact in the context of adoptions.

Bill Actions for the First Week of March

First published on March 1, 2021 • Last updated on March 3, 2021

Bills in Arizona, Idaho, and Tennessee are up for consideration in committee this week, plus bills in Iowa and Mississippi are facing critical deadlines.

Crunch Week: What You Can Do

First published on February 22, 2021 • Last updated on February 26, 2021

Adoptee rights bills are being heard in numerous committees this week. Here’s what is on those agendas as well as recommended actions.

When the Biggest Opposition is a Pandemic

First published on March 14, 2020 • Last updated on May 26, 2020

Remaining genuine equal rights bills are trying to get attention while a pandemic closes down capitols. Here’s a legislative update.

Tennessee

First published on March 13, 2017 • Last updated on July 3, 2025

Adoptee rights and Tennessee law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.