Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1262: Education - As introduced, makes various changes to the categories of individuals who are not required to use a preferred pronoun, and for whom a preferred pronoun can be disregarded, if the pronoun is inconsistent with the person's biological sex; makes various changes to the civil liability and adverse action protections as it relates to the use of, or the refusal to use, a pronoun or preferred pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action April 2, 2025: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1262 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, makes various changes to the categories of individuals who are not required to use a preferred pronoun, and for whom a preferred pronoun can be disregarded, if the pronoun is inconsistent with the person's biological sex; makes various changes to the civil liability and adverse action protections as it relates to the use of, or the refusal to use, a pronoun or preferred pronoun. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).