SB 1665 Civil Procedure - As enacted, clarifies that the same immunities from civil liability, adverse action, and disciplinary action, and duties, that apply to this state, state employees, public schools, LEAs, public school students, public school teachers, public school employees, public school contractors, public institutions of higher education, public higher education students, public higher education faculty, public higher education employees, and public higher education contractors with regard to the use of a pronoun consistent with an individual's sex apply when using an honorific that is consistent with an individual's sex. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 24 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 51.
Latest: May 22, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 1076
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
70 yes · 18 no · 1 other
Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
70 yes · 18 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 18 | – |
| Republican | 68 | – | 1 |
How each member voted (89)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/22/2026 Passed
22 yes · 4 no
Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/22/2026 Passed
22 yes · 4 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 4 |
| Republican | 21 | – |
How each member voted (26)
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House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
67 yes · 18 no · 1 other
Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
67 yes · 18 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 18 | – |
| Republican | 66 | – | 1 |
How each member voted (86)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/9/2026 Passed
26 yes · 6 no
Mar 9, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/9/2026 Passed
26 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 |
| Republican | 25 | – |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
Mar 4, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 |
| Republican | 8 | – |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 6
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 22, Nays 4 (Amendment 1 - HA1079)
Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 7, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 22, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (22 actions)
- Jan 14, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 15, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 21, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Feb 26, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Mar 6, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 9, 2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 6
- Mar 9, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 21, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 21, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1079)
- Apr 21, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
- Apr 22, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 22, Nays 4 (Amendment 1 - HA1079)
- Apr 29, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 30, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- May 7, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 11, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- May 22, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
- May 27, 2026Pub. Ch. 1076
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