SB1665

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 24 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 51, relative to the use of honorifics.

Complete·5/27/26

SB1665 amends Tennessee law to include honorifics in various statutes.

SB1665 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated to incorporate honorifics into the legal framework. The bill updates references to "names and pronouns" to include "honorifics" in several sections, ensuring that honorifics are recognized and respected in legal contexts. This change affects statutes related to the use of honorifics in public records, employment, and other areas. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1076

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.