Senate Joint Resolution 589, sponsored by Johnson, reaffirms Tennessee's commitment to fairness, safety, and equal opportunity in women's sports while urging federal action to uphold the original intent of Title IX. The resolution emphasizes the biological differences between males and females, arguing that these differences provide males with a competitive advantage in sports and pose risks to the safety and privacy of female athletes. It cites specific incidents, including injuries sustained by female athletes competing against males, to illustrate the potential dangers and emotional distress caused by allowing males to participate in women's sports and access female-only spaces.

The resolution calls on the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that reinforces Title IX's protections for women and girls in athletics, asserting that allowing males to compete in women's sports contradicts the purpose of the law. It also expresses hope that federal courts, including the Supreme Court, will consider the original meaning of Title IX and the authority of states to maintain fair and safe athletic competition based on biological sex. A certified copy of the resolution will be sent to key federal officials and members of Tennessee's Congressional delegation.