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TN SB0936
TN SB0936AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, relative to biological sex.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, declares that the policy of this state is that there are only two sexes, a biological male and a biological female. - Amends TCA Title 1; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add a new section to Tennessee's legal code that explicitly declares the state's official policy regarding biological sex, stating that there are only two sexes: biological male and biological female. By adding this language to Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1, the bill aims to establish a legal definition that recognizes only binary biological sex categories. The legislation would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated justification that it serves the public welfare. While brief, the bill appears to be part of a broader trend of state-level legislation seeking to codify a specific understanding of biological sex and gender, potentially impacting future legal interpretations and policy decisions related to sex and gender identity in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SA0147 - Amendment 1-0 to SB0936 (on 03/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0936&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0936 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0147.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0147 (5854) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0839.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0936 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0936.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0936.pdf |
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