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January 14, 2025 marks the start of the 2025 legislative session and the beginning of the 114th General Assembly.
Here at the ACLU of Tennessee – knowing what urgent fights lie ahead during the 2025 legislative session – we are dedicated to working alongside legislators, partner organizations, and our supporters to protect our rights, connect lawmakers with Tennesseans directly affected by the bills they write, and defeat harmful legislation that threatens freedom for us all.
Together, with your help, we will cultivate a thriving democracy in Tennessee and ensure dignity and equity for everyone under the law.
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Jan 9, 2025
2025 Legislative Action Center
State legislation is deeply tied to our civil liberties. Learn about the bills that have the potential to either expand or diminish Tennesseans rights.
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Mar 24, 2025
HB 533
Mar 24, 2025
HB 533
Protect Fertility Care and Contraception in Tennessee
Reproductive Justice
Position: Support
Status: Active
State policymakers are considering HB 533, the "Fertility Treatment and Contraceptive Protection Act," crucial legislation designed to protect Tennesseans' right to access essential reproductive...
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Mar 17, 2025
SB 1130 /HB 1051
Mar 17, 2025
SB 1130 /HB 1051
FREE THE BOOKS: Support the Freedom to Read Act in Tennessee
Free Speech & Censorship
Position: Support
Status: Active
The "Freedom to Read Act" in Tennessee is an essential piece of legislation that would protect the constitutional rights of both students and educators, ensuring that every child can benefit from a well-...
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Mar 4, 2025
SB 836/HB 793
Mar 4, 2025
SB 836/HB 793
STOP STATE LAWMAKERS FROM BULLYING UNDOCUMENTED KIDS
Immigrants’ Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Active
Tennessee lawmakers are pushing SB 836/HB 793, a dangerous bill that would allow schools to discriminate against undocumented kids by denying them enrollment.
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Feb 26, 2025
SB 194/HB 26
Feb 26, 2025
SB 194/HB 26
Stop Tennessee Politicians' Attack on Abortion Medications
Reproductive Justice
Position: Oppose
Status: Active
The Tennessee legislature has prioritized SB 194/HB 26, which would criminalize the mailing of safe, FDA-approved...
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Feb 26, 2025
HJR 7
Feb 26, 2025
HJR 7
Stop the Attack on Reproductive Freedom in Tennessee
Reproductive Justice
Position: Oppose
Status: Active
Extremist politicians have long sought to enshrine fetal personhood laws at the state level as a stepping stone to their ultimate goal: convincing the U.S. Supreme Court to declare that...
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Jan 27, 2025
SB 6002/HB 6001
Jan 27, 2025
SB 6002/HB 6001
Stop Gov. Lee’s Attack on Immigrants in Tennessee
Immigrants’ Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Passed both chambers
During the special session beginning on January 27, 2025, Gov. Lee has prioritized SB 6002/HB 6001...