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TN HB1894
TN HB1894AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to participation in athletics.
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Introduced
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
In Committee
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits males from participating in public higher education sports that are designated for females; creates a cause of action for violations that deprive a student of an athletic opportunity or that cause direct or indirect harm to a student at the middle school, high school, or postsecondary level. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits males from participating in public higher education sports that are designated for females, and creates a private cause of action for students who are deprived of an athletic opportunity or suffer direct or indirect harm due to a violation of this policy. The bill requires institutions of higher education to rely on a student's original birth certificate to determine their sex for the purposes of sports participation eligibility. It also prohibits government entities, licensing organizations, or athletic associations from taking adverse action against an institution for maintaining separate sports teams based on sex or from retaliating against students who report violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 01/31/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1894&ga=112 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB1894.pdf |
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