HB1271

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, relative to biological sex.

Complete·5/15/26

Tennessee HB1271 establishes the state policy that there are only two sexes: biological male and biological female.

Tennessee HB1271 amends various titles of the Tennessee Code to establish the state policy that there are only two sexes: biological male and biological female. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for the public welfare.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 21

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 15

Pub. Ch. 938

May 15

Effective date(s) 05/07/2026

May 7

Signed by Governor.