Senate Bill 226, known as the "Professionals' Freedom of Religion Act," amends Tennessee Code Annotated to protect individuals' professional licenses from adverse actions based on their sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions. The bill prohibits governmental entities from denying, revoking, or suspending licenses for reasons such as refusing to affirm statements contrary to one's beliefs, expressing those beliefs in a professional context, or providing faith-based services that meet professional standards. Additionally, it ensures that individuals cannot face adverse actions based on their beliefs or lawful expressions of those beliefs, as protected under the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of Tennessee.

The bill also addresses access to multiple-listing services (MLS) and real estate brokers' organizations, making it unlawful to deny or discipline individuals based on their religious or moral beliefs expressed in non-professional settings. It stipulates that membership in a real estate organization cannot be a condition for accessing MLS services, and non-members should not face higher participation fees than members. Furthermore, individuals harmed by violations of this act can seek damages, including compensation for humiliation and embarrassment, as well as reasonable attorney's fees, while also allowing for other legal remedies.