Freedom of religion and conscience protected

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-3206, under Charlie Kirk Act.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-3206

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, a public institution of higher education or a faculty member or agent of the institution shall not discriminate or retaliate against a person on account of the person's:(1) Sincere religious beliefs; or(2) Position concerning abortion, homosexuality, or transgender behavior, regardless of whether that position is motivated by religious or non-religious beliefs.

(1) Sincere religious beliefs; or

(2) Position concerning abortion, homosexuality, or transgender behavior, regardless of whether that position is motivated by religious or non-religious beliefs.

(b) A public institution of higher education or faculty member or agent of the institution shall not deny recognition to any student group, or deny any employer access to on-campus student interviews, on account of the student group's or employer's:(1) Sincere religious beliefs; or(2) Position concerning abortion, homosexuality, or transgender behavior, regardless of whether that position is motivated by religious or non-religious belief.

(1) Sincere religious beliefs; or

(2) Position concerning abortion, homosexuality, or transgender behavior, regardless of whether that position is motivated by religious or non-religious belief.