House Bill 1666 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include the term "honorifics" alongside "names" and "pronouns" in several contexts. Specifically, it modifies Section 49-6-5102 to replace instances of "names and pronouns" with "names, pronouns, and honorifics," and similarly updates subsections (b), (c), and (d) to incorporate "honorific" where "pronoun" previously appeared. Additionally, the bill makes similar changes to Sections 49-7-2409 and 8-50-121, ensuring that "honorifics" are recognized in conjunction with names and pronouns throughout these legal provisions.

The bill aims to enhance the inclusivity of language used in educational and governmental contexts by formally recognizing honorifics, which are titles or terms of respect used before a person's name. This legislative change reflects a growing awareness of the importance of acknowledging individuals' preferred forms of address, thereby promoting respect and dignity in communication. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its urgency in addressing these language inclusivity issues.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-5102(a)(3), 49-6-5102, 49-6-5102(d), 49-6-5102(e), 49-7-2409(a)(3), 49-7-2409, 8-50-121(a)(3), 8-50-121