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TN HB1666
TN HB1666AN 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
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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." Specifically, it expands existing prohibitions on mandating the use of preferred names and pronouns to include honorifics across various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) related to public education (TCA Title 49, Chapters 6 and 7) and state employment (TCA Title 8, Chapter 50). The intent is to prevent individuals from being compelled to use or refer to others by titles of respect that do not align with their personal preferences.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/4/2026 (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1666&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1665 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1665.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1666.pdf |
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