The Tennessee House of Representatives passed House Bill 1473 on a 68–24 vote. The measure says private citizens and organizations are not bound by the Fourteenth Amendment or Obergefell v. Hodges when recognizing same-sex marriages, and shields individuals from professional discipline for refusing to officiate or celebrate ceremonies. Supporters call it a defense of religious liberty; critics warn it could create unequal treatment of legally married couples. The bill now heads to the state Senate.
