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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 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: Archived
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: Archived
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...
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Jan 23, 2025
SB1/HB1
Jan 23, 2025
SB1/HB1
STOP SCHOOL VOUCHERS IN TENNESSEE (AGAIN)
Position: Oppose
Status: Passed both chambers
Earlier this month, Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session, set to begin on January 27, 2025. One of Gov. Lee’s priorities for this special session is to take up...
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Apr 15, 2024
SB 0503/HB 1183
Apr 15, 2024
SB 0503/HB 1183
STOP SCHOOL VOUCHERS IN TENNESSEE
Education Equity
Position: Oppose
Status: Failed
SB 0503/HB 1183 would divert up to $141.5 million in taxpayer funds to implement an unfair and discriminatory statewide private school voucher program.
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Mar 22, 2024
SB 2631/HB 0161
Mar 22, 2024
SB 2631/HB 0161
Partisan registration infringes upon Tennesseans’ freedom to vote.
Democracy & Voting
Position: Oppose
SB 2631/HB 0161 effectively restricts voter's freedom of choice, narrows candidate options, and further empowers the polarization of political parties at the expense of voter representation and influence...