SB0937Enacted

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 29, Chapter 20 and Title 49.

Tennessee SB0937 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish that public school teachers, employees, students, and contractors cannot be required to use preferred pronouns or names that are inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill provides civil immunity for those who adhere to this standard and prohibits disciplinary actions against individuals for not using preferred pronouns or names. Key provisions include the establishment of a cause of action for individuals who are compelled to use or penalized for refusing to use preferred pronouns or names, along with a two-year statute of limitations for such actions.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0937 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish that public school teachers, employees, students, and contractors cannot be required to use preferred pronouns or names that are inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill provides civil immunity for those who adhere to this standard and prohibits disciplinary actions against individuals for not using preferred pronouns or names. Key provisions include the establishment of a cause of action for individuals who are compelled to use or penalized for refusing to use preferred pronouns or names, along with a two-year statute of limitations for such actions.

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Sponsor

Rose, Paul

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 453

Subjects
EducationSchools, CharterLocal Education AgenciesUniversity of TennesseeTeachers, Principals and School PersonnelStudentsState UniversitiesState EmployeesEducation, HigherBoard of Regents

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