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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | TN | SB 937 | Specifies that Certain Individuals are Not Required to Use Another's Preferred Name or Pronoun if the Preferred Name or Pronoun is Not Consistent with the Individual's Legal Name or Sex | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| April 16, 2025 | TN | SB 937 | Specifies that Certain Individuals are Not Required to Use Another's Preferred Name or Pronoun if the Preferred Name or Pronoun is Not Consistent with the Individual's Legal Name or Sex | Bill Passed - House (77 - 18) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | TN | SB 6002 | Establishes Class E Felony Criminal Penalties for Officials Who Adopt Sanctuary City Policies | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| Jan. 29, 2025 | TN | SB 6002 | Establishes Class E Felony Criminal Penalties for Officials Who Adopt Sanctuary City Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21 | SB 937 | Specifies that Certain Individuals are Not Required to Use Another's Preferred Name or Pronoun if the Preferred Name or Pronoun is Not Consistent with the Individual's Legal Name or Sex | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| 4/16 | SB 937 | Specifies that Certain Individuals are Not Required to Use Another's Preferred Name or Pronoun if the Preferred Name or Pronoun is Not Consistent with the Individual's Legal Name or Sex | Bill Passed - House (77 - 18) |
| 1/30 | SB 6002 | Establishes Class E Felony Criminal Penalties for Officials Who Adopt Sanctuary City Policies | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| 1/29 | SB 6002 | Establishes Class E Felony Criminal Penalties for Officials Who Adopt Sanctuary City Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |