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HB 1472

Sex Discrimination - As introduced, enacts the "Banning Bostock Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

Tennessee bill seeks to limit employment discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ state workers by overturning federal Bostock precedent in state civil service law.

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1472

Legislative bill overview

HB 1472, titled the "Banning Bostock Act," proposes to amend Tennessee Code Annotated Title 4, Chapter 21 (which addresses state employee rights and civil service). The bill appears designed to overturn or limit protections established by the 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, which ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Why is this important

This bill would directly impact anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ state employees in Tennessee. It could affect hiring, promotion, termination, and workplace conditions for thousands of state workers. The outcome would signal Tennessee's stance on federal civil rights precedent and workplace equality in the public sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional authority: Courts have consistently upheld Bostock as binding precedent; state legislation attempting to circumvent it may face legal challenges on constitutional grounds
  • Federal vs. state power: The bill involves tension between federal civil rights law and state employment authority, with unclear jurisdictional boundaries
  • Economic and reputational effects: Restricting protections could affect state recruitment/retention of talent and expose Tennessee to federal funding restrictions or litigation costs
  • Practical implementation: The bill's specific language (not provided) will determine whether it completely eliminates protections or modifies them in specific contexts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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