House Bill 1474, known as the "No Pride Flag or Month Act," seeks to amend Tennessee law by prohibiting the display of LGBTQ flags or emblems on state-owned property and the recognition of any LGBTQ pride periods, particularly the month of June. The bill defines "LGBTQ flag or emblem" to include various flags and symbols associated with LGBTQ identities and behaviors, and it establishes that state employees, volunteers, or agents cannot display these flags or acknowledge pride periods while acting in their official capacities. The bill also clarifies that it does not restrict off-the-job behavior or First Amendment rights.

Additionally, the bill provides a private right of action for citizens, residents, or taxpayers to sue individuals who violate these provisions, allowing for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages for emotional distress. It outlines specific defenses that cannot be used in such actions and ensures that the law applies broadly, including to actions taken outside of Tennessee. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to actions occurring on or after that date.