SB0937

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 SB0937 protects free speech rights of students, faculty, employees, and contractors in public schools and institutions of higher education.

Tennessee SB0937 amends state law to protect the free speech rights of students, faculty, employees, and contractors in public schools and institutions of higher education. It prohibits these individuals from being required to use preferred names or pronouns that conflict with their legal names or sex. The bill also allows those affected to sue for injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees if their rights are violated. The act emphasizes that individuals should not be compelled to affirm beliefs with which they disagree.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 453

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/09/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.