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TN SB1862
TN SB1862AN 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
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 harm due to a violation of this prohibition. The bill requires public and private institutions of higher education that compete against public institutions to rely on a student's original birth certificate to determine the student's sex for purposes of eligibility for these designated female sports. The bill also prohibits government entities, licensing or accrediting organizations, and athletic associations from taking adverse action against an institution for maintaining separate sports teams or retaliating against students who report violations. The bill provides one year for students to file a lawsuit for injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 01/26/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1862&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1894 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB1894.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1862.pdf |
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