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TN HB1472

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gino Bulso

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code to specify that state and local sex discrimination laws shall not be construed to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or gender non-conforming behavior

  • Explicitly permits sex-segregated restrooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, changing areas, dormitories, sports teams, and sex-specific dress or grooming codes under state law

  • Prohibits Tennessee courts from applying the U.S. Supreme Court's Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) ruling when interpreting state sex discrimination laws

  • Specifies that sex discrimination laws shall not prohibit discrimination based on conduct related to abortion

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to actions occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21, relative to discrimination.

Sex Discrimination

Last Action

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/4/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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