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

SB 1126: Local Education Agencies - 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 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 February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1126 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - 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 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: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).