HB1472

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21, relative to discrimination.

Introduced·1/6/26

Banning Bostock Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Tennessee.

The Banning Bostock Act amends Tennessee's discrimination laws to ensure that prohibitions on sex discrimination do not extend to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also prevents the establishment of sex-segregated facilities and dress codes, and prohibits discrimination related to abortion. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee

6 Yea

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1 Nay

D

History

Apr 1

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Mar 25

House

Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026