HB1270

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 29, Chapter 20 and Title 49, relative to freedom of speech.

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Tennessee HB1270 protects freedom of speech for state employees, contractors, and students in public schools and higher education.

Tennessee HB1270 amends state law to protect the freedom of speech for state employees, contractors, and students in public schools and higher education. It prohibits state employees and contractors from being compelled to use preferred names or pronouns inconsistent with their beliefs. Similarly, it prohibits public schools and higher education institutions from requiring the use of preferred names or pronouns. Individuals subjected to adverse actions for not using preferred names or pronouns can seek legal relief.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

12:00 PM

House Education Committee Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 453

Apr 16, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.