House OKs Bill Affecting Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 19, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin:
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House OKs Bill Affecting Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed legislation today that aims to "clarify" that private citizens and organizations may refuse to recognize same-sex marriages without facing punishment.
According to WBIR, HB1473, spon . . .
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House OKs Bill Affecting Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed legislation today that aims to "clarify" that private citizens and organizations may refuse to recognize same-sex marriages without facing punishment.
According to WBIR, HB1473, spon . . .