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TN SJR0589
Joint Resolution
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jack Johnson
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AI Summary
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Tennessee General Assembly affirms its recognition of physiological differences between sexes and commitment to protecting fairness, safety, and privacy in women's sports
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Calls upon U.S. Congress to enact federal legislation reaffirming that Title IX guarantees women and girls equal athletic opportunities and that male participation in women's athletics violates Title IX's purpose
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Expresses hope that federal courts, including the Supreme Court, will uphold the original meaning of Title IX and states' authority to preserve sex-based athletic competition
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References Tennessee's 2021 Women's Sports Act, which requires athletic participation on women's/girls' teams be based on biological sex, joining over half of U.S. states with similar laws
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the President, U.S. House and Senate leadership, and all Tennessee Congressional delegation members
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to affirm Tennessee's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports and to urge federal action to preserve the original intent of Title IX.
Memorials, Congress
Last Action
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/10/2026