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This bill, titled the "No Pride Flag or Month Act," amends Tennessee law to prohibit the display of any "LGBTQ flag or emblem" – defined to include flags like the rainbow, equality, and transgender flags, as well as any representation using the word "pride" to support LGBTQ individuals or behaviors – on state or local government property. It also prevents state or local governments from officially recognizing or acknowledging any period of time, such as June, as an "LGBTQ pride period," which is defined as a designated time for commemorating or supporting LGBTQ individuals or behaviors. However, the act explicitly states it does not restrict the off-duty conduct of employees or speech and actions protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The bill establishes a private right of action, allowing citizens, residents, or taxpayers to sue individuals or entities that violate these provisions, with successful plaintiffs potentially receiving declaratory and injunctive relief, damages including emotional distress, and attorney's fees, and it sets a six-year statute of limitations for such actions, with numerous defenses explicitly disallowed.

Government Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1474&ga=114