Prohibited conduct. [Effective October 1, 2026.]

Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-1003, under Restrictions on Healthcare Provider Questioning of Minors [Effective October 1, 2026].

Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-1003

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a healthcare provider shall not knowingly or willfully ask a minor a verbal or written question on the following:(1) Whether the minor feels normal in the minor's body;(2) Whether the minor believes the minor is the correct gender;(3) Whether the minor identifies as a gender different from the minor's sex; or(4) An inquiry intended to elicit statements about gender confusion or gender dysphoria.

(1) Whether the minor feels normal in the minor's body;

(2) Whether the minor believes the minor is the correct gender;

(3) Whether the minor identifies as a gender different from the minor's sex; or

(4) An inquiry intended to elicit statements about gender confusion or gender dysphoria.

(b) A healthcare provider may ask a question listed in subsection (a) if:(1) The parent is fully informed and gives written consent to a question listed in subsection (a); and(2) Such question is directly related to the diagnosis or treatment of a specific medical or psychological condition currently being evaluated.

(1) The parent is fully informed and gives written consent to a question listed in subsection (a); and

(2) Such question is directly related to the diagnosis or treatment of a specific medical or psychological condition currently being evaluated.

(c) A healthcare provider shall not include questions relating to gender confusion or gender dysphoria on written intake forms, electronic tablets, or questionnaires directed to a minor unless the requirements of this section are satisfied.

(d) This section does not apply to questions regarding a female's menstrual period.