Tennessee Senate Bill SB0947

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/5/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 25, Part 11, relative to personal rights.

Summary

This bill makes a narrow, technical change to Tennessee’s personal rights statute in Title 47, Chapter 25, Part 11. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-25-1102(1) by replacing the term “glee club” with “choral group.” The bill does not create a new right or obligation; it updates the statutory wording to use more modern and inclusive language for a singing ensemble. The measure takes effect immediately upon becoming law, citing the public welfare. Because the bill is limited to a single terminology change, its practical effect on state law is minor and primarily editorial, though it does alter the language of the affected statute governing personal rights.

Impact

The bill amends one definition or reference within Tennessee’s personal rights law, specifically changing statutory language from “glee club” to “choral group” in Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-25-1102(1). This updates the wording of the statute without changing its underlying legal substance, and it affects how the protected or referenced group is described in state law. No broader regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement changes are indicated.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee discussion or vote history provided, and the bill text itself suggests a noncontroversial, housekeeping-style amendment. The overall sentiment appears neutral to favorable, as the change modernizes terminology and is set to take effect immediately. With no opposition or debate reflected in the available materials, the bill appears to have been treated as a simple technical update.

Contention

No specific points of contention are evident in the provided record. The only substantive issue is the choice of terminology—replacing “glee club” with “choral group”—which may reflect an effort to modernize language or avoid outdated phrasing. Since there are no transcripts, amendments, or votes included, there is no indication of disagreement among legislators or affected parties.