SB0936

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.

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Tennessee SB0936 establishes that the state recognizes only two biological sexes: male and female.

Tennessee SB0936 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code to establish the state's policy that there are only two biological sexes: male and female. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0

7 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 15

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 938

Apr 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted