HB0571

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 37; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 68, relative to public safety.

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The Women's Safety and Protection Act mandates sex-based designations for restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters in correctional.

The Women's Safety and Protection Act amends Tennessee law to clarify definitions of sex and related terms, emphasizing biological distinctions. It mandates that public schools, correctional facilities, juvenile detention facilities, and domestic violence shelters designate restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters for exclusive use by females, males, or members of the same family. Exceptions are made for custodial services, medical assistance, law enforcement, and emergencies. The act allows individuals to seek legal remedies for violations, including injunctive relief and damages.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

12:00 PM

House Private Acts Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1052

Apr 15, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 15, 2025

House

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