SB1745

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

Introduced·1/16/26
Draft Text

SB1745, the "Banning Bostock Act," prohibits laws against sex discrimination from covering sexual orientation, gender identity, and related conduct.

SB1745, the "Banning Bostock Act," amends Tennessee's discrimination laws to explicitly exclude protections for individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender non-conforming behavior. It also prevents state laws from prohibiting sex-segregated facilities and dress codes. The act directs courts not to apply the reasoning of the Bostock v. Clayton County case when interpreting state anti-discrimination laws. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee