A bill that would allow individuals on death row with intellectual disabilities to challenge their death sentences has passed through both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly with near-unanimous support.
Few Marijuana Bills Remain In Tennessee, And The One Likely To Pass Wouldn’t Legalize Anything
Of all the proposals to legalize forms of marijuana and their medical uses in Tennessee, just one appears on track for passage this year. It’s only a small step closer to regulating cannabis.
Thelma Harper, Nashville Political Heavyweight For 4 Decades, Dies At Age 80
One of Tennessee’s longest serving state senators has died. Nashville Democrat Thelma Harper, known for her endless energy and elegant hats, was 80 years old.
Bill To Restrict Transgender Students’ Bathroom Access Clears The Tennessee Senate
A so-called bathroom bill cleared the state Senate today. The measure would allow students and teachers to refuse to share restrooms with transgender people. Schools that don’t comply could be opened to the risk of litigation.
Plan To Require Mortuary Services After Abortions Heads To Gov. Bill Lee’s Desk
A bill that would require fetal remains from abortions to be cremated or buried is heading to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. After passing 69-22 in the House and 27-6 in the Senate, Lee is the final stop for the bill to be signed into law.
Bill Requiring Mortuary Services For Aborted Fetuses Passes Tennessee House
The Tennessee House has approved a measure that would require tissue from abortions to be cremated or buried. If the measure passes the state Senate, backers say Tennessee would be the 12th state to require mortuary services after an abortion.
Business Leaders Warn Against Economic Fallout From Anti-LGBT Legislation
Tennessee could be off the table for future NFL, NCAA and FIFA competitions because of the state’s new transgender sports law.
Young Transgender Tennesseans Feel Bullied By Anti-LGBT Legislation
Adam remembers turning to the internet two years ago to pinpoint the exact right words for his gender identity. That’s when he came across articles about anti-transgender legislation. He felt demonized.
Requirement To Bury Or Cremate Fetal Remains Headed Toward Passage In Tennessee
One anti-abortion proposal appears to be on the way toward becoming law this year in Tennessee. It’s based on an Indiana law that’s already been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, requiring aborted fetuses to be buried or cremated.
Tennessee Lawmakers Debate Yet Another Measure To Limit Teaching about The LGBTQ Community
A Tennessee bill aims to prohibit textbooks that acknowledge the LGBT community, though the measure is unlikely to pass this spring.
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