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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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Feb 25, 2023
SB 0762/HB 0829
Feb 25, 2023
SB 0762/HB 0829
Restore abortion access in TN
Position: Support
Status: Closed
SB 762/HB 829 would fully restore access to abortion in Tennessee.
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Feb 20, 2023
SB 1112/HB 289
Feb 20, 2023
SB 1112/HB 289
Expedite Executions
Position: Oppose
Status: Closed
Urge legislators to vote against expediting executions and risking the death of innocent people in our state.
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Feb 6, 2023
SB 841/HB 30
Feb 6, 2023
SB 841/HB 30
Restrictions on Free Speech & Drag Shows
Position: Oppose
Status: Closed
Tell legislators to oppose and vote NO on SB 3/HB 9 and SB 841/HB 30.
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Jan 30, 2023
SB 1/HB 1
Jan 30, 2023
SB 1/HB 1
SB 1/HB 1 | Ban on Healthcare for Trans Youth
LGBTQ+ Equality
Position: Oppose
Status: Signed by governor
On 1/31, our legislators will try to pass legislation that will prevent trans Tennesseans – specifically trans youth – from accessing supportive, gender-affirming healthcare.
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Jan 10, 2023
2023 Legislative Watchlist
LGBTQ+ Equality
Read about which bills we are monitoring and lobbying for throughout the 2023 Tennessee Legislative Session.
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Apr 25, 2022
2022 Legislative Session Review
LGBTQ+ Equality
During the second year of the 112th General Assembly, ACLU-TN defended against attacks and advanced legislation to uphold the civil liberties and rights of Tennesseans.