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House passes bill on facility access and privacy after hours of debate over gender protections
Summary
The Tennessee House passed Senate Bill 468 on a floor vote after extensive debate over language addressing access to restrooms and other sex‑segregated facilities.
The Tennessee House passed Senate Bill 468 on third and final consideration after extended floor debate over language addressing access to restrooms and other sex-separated facilities.
Supporters said the bill aims to protect privacy and security for women and girls in specified settings. Opponents, including several members who offered amendments, said the measure targets transgender and gender‑nonconforming people and could lead to litigation and other harms.
Chairman Boso, chairing the floor consideration, said the bill "addresses privacy and security in four distinct areas: domestic relations centers, correctional facilities,…
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