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TN SB1745
TN SB1745AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21, relative to discrimination.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Banning Bostock Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Banning Bostock Act," amends Tennessee law to clarify that state and local laws prohibiting sex discrimination cannot be interpreted to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, sexual behavior, gender identity, or gender non-conforming behavior, nor can they be used to challenge sex-segregated facilities like restrooms or sports teams, or sex-specific dress codes, or to prohibit discrimination related to abortion. Crucially, it explicitly states that Tennessee courts cannot follow the reasoning of the Supreme Court case *Bostock v. Clayton County*, which interpreted federal law to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from employment discrimination, when interpreting Tennessee's sex discrimination laws. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1745&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1472 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1472.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1745.pdf |
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