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AR HB1468

AR HB1468
To Create The Given Name Act; And To Prohibit Requiring Employees Of Public Schools And State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education To Use A Person's Preferred Pronoun, Name, Or Title Without Parental Consent.

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Introduced
02/20/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
03/27/2023
Passed
04/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/11/2023

Introduced Session

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO CREATE THE GIVEN NAME ACT; TO PROTECT FACULTY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM COMPELLED SPEECH; TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING FACULTY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO USE A PERSON'S PREFERRED PRONOUN, NAME, OR TITLE WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Given Name Act," aims to protect the free speech rights of faculty members, teachers, and employees of public schools and state-supported institutions of higher education. It prohibits them from being required to use a person's preferred pronoun, name, or title without the written permission of the person's parent or legal guardian if the person is under 18 years old. The bill also allows these individuals to decline to use a name or pronoun that is inconsistent with a person's biological sex without facing adverse employment action. Additionally, students are protected from disciplinary action for declining to use a name or pronoun that is inconsistent with a person's biological sex. The bill provides a cause of action for individuals who are harmed by a violation of these provisions, allowing them to seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney's fees.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Notification that HB1468 is now Act 542 (on 04/11/2023)

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