House Bill 1769, also known as "The Intercollegiate Student-Athlete Protection Act," aims to address harassment and bullying of student athletes in Tennessee. The bill introduces a new section to Tennessee Code Annotated, defining terms such as "cyber-bullying," "sports-related bullying," and "student athlete." It establishes that a person commits the offense of student athlete harassment if they intentionally communicate threats or engage in bullying related to a student athlete's performance in intercollegiate sports. The bill categorizes a first violation as a Class A misdemeanor and subsequent violations as a Class E felony.

Additionally, the bill outlines protections for electronic communications service providers, stating they are not liable for providing information in compliance with court orders or warrants. It also grants student athletes who are victims of harassment a private right of action against offenders, allowing them to seek statutory damages, actual damages, punitive damages, and other forms of equitable relief. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.