Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 472: Education - As enacted, requires all residential educational programs in this state that allow minors to participate or to access residential facilities, including staying overnight in such facilities, to segregate certain restrooms, changing areas, and showers by immutable biological sex. - Amends TCA Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 472 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, requires all residential educational programs in this state that allow minors to participate or to access residential facilities, including staying overnight in such facilities, to segregate certain restrooms, changing areas, and showers by immutable biological sex. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 134.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 134
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction