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TN SB1665
TN SB1665AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 24 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 51, relative to the use of honorifics.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, includes "honorifics" in the prohibition on requiring a student, teacher, state employee, or state contractor to use or provide a person's preferred name or pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 24 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 51.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to prohibit requiring students, teachers, employees, or contractors to use or provide a person's preferred name, pronoun, or honorific, which refers to titles of respect like "Mr.," "Ms.," "Dr.," or "Sir." The changes specifically add "honorifics" to existing prohibitions that already covered names and pronouns, ensuring that individuals cannot be compelled to use or provide these forms of address against their will in educational institutions (Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 51 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 24) and in state employment contexts (Title 8, Chapter 50).
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
HA1079 - Amendment 1-0 to HB1666 (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1665&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1666 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1079.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA1079 (17428) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3223.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1665 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1665.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1665.pdf |
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