Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As introduced, enacts the "No Pride Flag or Month Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 15; Title 20 and Title 49.
HB 1474, the "No Pride Flag or Month Act," prohibits Tennessee state agencies and political subdivisions from displaying LGBTQ flags or emblems (like rainbow or transgender flags) on state property or recognizing Pride Month (June) or other LGBTQ-related observances. It directly affects state employees, volunteers, and government buildings by banning such displays or acknowledgments during work hours. The bill creates a private right of action, allowing citizens to sue state entities for violations and seek damages, injunctions, or attorney fees. Exceptions include off-duty conduct, First Amendment-protected speech, and existing laws not related to this ban.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
14
Committee
16
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Judiciary Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gino Bulso
RRepublican
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