SB 1126 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, makes various changes to the categories of individuals who are not required to use a preferred pronoun, and for whom a preferred pronoun be disregarded, if the pronoun is inconsistent with the person's biological sex; makes various changes to the civil liability and adverse action protections as it relates to the use of, or the refusal to use, a pronoun or preferred pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 1126 modifies Tennessee's education law to expand the scope of individuals covered by pronoun-related provisions from "teachers and employees" to include "students" in public schools and local education agencies. It allows individuals to disregard a preferred pronoun if it conflicts with their biological sex and removes references to "students" in favor of "teacher, school employee, or student" throughout the law. The bill also adjusts civil liability protections, stating that someone cannot be held legally liable for refusing to use a pronoun inconsistent with biological sex, or for taking adverse employment or disciplinary action based on such refusal. These changes apply specifically to educational settings under Tennessee law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Paul Rose
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