TN-HB33-2017
Tennessee · HB 33 · 2017
As introduced, requires that the words "husband," "wife," "mother," and "father" be given their natural and ordinary meaning, without forced or subtle construction that would limit or extend the meaning of the language and that are based on the biological distinctions between men and women, except when a contrary intention is clearly manifest. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3.
Anti-LGBTQ+Failed
- Bill key
- TN-HB33-2017
- State
- Tennessee
- Session
- 2017
- Introduced
- Last recorded status
- introduced
- Citation (Bluebook)
- H.B. 33, 110th Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess. (Tenn. 2017), https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0033&ga=110.
- Short citation
- Tenn. H.B. 33.
- Topics
- Tags
Summary
Various sex/gender related terms are defined by "biological distinctions" and have natural and ordinary meanings
Curator notes
Same as SB 30
Sponsors
| Name | Party | Office | District | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ragan | Republican | Representative | HD-033 | Primary sponsor |
| Jimmy Matlock | Republican | Representative | HD-021 | Co-sponsor |
Bill text
- As introduced (890 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
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