S.J.Res.0589

A RESOLUTION to affirm Tennessee's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports and to urge federal action to preserve the original intent of Title IX.

Chamber Passed·3/30/26
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Tennessee SJR0589 affirms the state's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports and urges federal action to preserve.

Tennessee SJR0589 affirms the state's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports. It highlights the physiological differences between males and females and the risks of physical harm to female athletes when males compete against them. The resolution urges federal action to preserve Title IX's original intent, ensuring that allowing males to compete in women's sports violates the purpose of Title IX. It also expresses hope that federal courts will consider biological differences when interpreting Title IX.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 27–4 · Mar 30
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
21
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 24

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Ref. to Education Committee

Apr 2

House

Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee

Mar 30

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.