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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, makes various changes to the categories of individuals who are not required to use a preferred pronoun, and for whom a preferred pronoun can be disregarded, if the pronoun is inconsistent with the person's biological sex; makes various changes to the civil liability and adverse action protections as it relates to the use of, or the refusal to use, a pronoun or preferred pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to expand existing pronoun-related provisions in public schools to now explicitly include students alongside teachers and employees. The bill modifies several sections of the law to broaden protections and guidelines around the use of preferred pronouns, specifically adding students to the categories of individuals who cannot be compelled to use pronouns inconsistent with a person's biological sex. The changes provide legal protections for teachers, employees, and students who refuse to use preferred pronouns that do not align with an individual's biological sex, and prohibit adverse employment or disciplinary actions against those who decline to use such pronouns. The bill also adds language specifying that these protections apply "under the laws of this state" and extends civil liability protections to students, not just teachers and employees. LEA (Local Education Agency) is a term referring to public school districts or systems. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by clarifying pronoun usage and associated protections in public school settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Michele Reneau (R)*,
Fred Atchley (R),
Jody Barrett (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Monty Fritts (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Greg Martin (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Tom Stinnett (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Greg Vital (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee (on 04/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1262&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1252 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1252.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1262.pdf |
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