Sex Discrimination - As introduced, enacts the "Banning Bostock Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21.

HB 1472, titled the "Banning Bostock Act," amends Tennessee's anti-discrimination laws to explicitly exclude protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. It prohibits state and local laws from banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or gender non-conforming behavior, and prevents courts from using the *Bostock v. Clayton County* Supreme Court ruling (which extended workplace protections to LGBTQ+ employees) when interpreting Tennessee's discrimination statutes. The bill directly affects LGBTQ+ residents by limiting legal safeguards in employment, housing, and public accommodations, while allowing sex-segregated facilities like restrooms and sports teams. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and would reshape how Tennessee enforces its anti-discrimination policies.