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    2020/01/25 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a controversial measure Friday that would let religious adoption agencies deny service to same-sex couples.The …

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    2020/01/15 · The adoption agency would also be protected from lawsuits for such a refusal. The bill, which never made its way to the Senate floor in 2019, will now head to Gov. Bill Lee for his signature. Lee’s office on Tuesday afternoon

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    2020/01/15 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT …

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    2020/01/24 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a controversial measure Friday that would let religious adoption agencies deny service to same-sex couples. The move comes after several …

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    2020/01/15 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies ...

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    2020/01/15 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption ...

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    2020/01/14 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies...

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    2020/01/24 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, center, and fellow Republicans in the state General Assembly hold a news conference at the Tennessee Capitol on Jan. 23, 2020, in Nashville,Tenn., to discuss a new anti ...

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    2020/01/15 · The bill will allow faith-based foster care and adoption agencies to receive taxpayer funding even if they exclude LGBTQ families and others. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced ...

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    2020/01/14 · Tennessee Governor Says He Will Sign Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based ...

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    2020/01/14 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT families and others based on religious beliefs. The GOP-controlled Senate gave the bill final passage

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    2020/01/22 · ACLU urges Lee not to sign anti-LGBT adoption bill News Posted: Jan 22, 2020 / 04:35 AM CST / Updated: Jan 22, 2020 / 04:35 AM CST FILE – In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tenn ...

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT families

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    2020/01/14 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT

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    2020/01/14 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption ...

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    2020/01/14 · Anti-LGBT adoption bill heads to Tennessee governor Politics Jan 14, 2020 6:39 PM EDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers kicked off the first day of the 2020 legislative session Tuesday ...

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    2019/04/03 · The bill must now pass the similarly GOP-controlled Senate before it can reach Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for final approval. Lee hasn’t said publicly whether he supports the legislation but his religious faith has …

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    NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even ...

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    2020/01/17 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT ...

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    2020/01/21 · Governor Bill Lee said his decision to sign the bill into law was because it's based on protecting religious freedom. However, LGBT groups say it's discriminatory. The new law also protects ...

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    2020/01/25 · Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, has signed into law an adoption bill that opponents say discriminates against LGBT families. The AP reported that Lee signed the bill without fanfare ...

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    2020/01/14 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agenc…

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    2020/01/24 · Tennessee governor signs anti-LGBT adoption bill Tennessee has become the latest to assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT ...

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    2020/01/14 · The proposal now goes to Republican first-term Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration, though he declined to say Tuesday whether he would sign it. Dickerson said the bill would allow certain groups to limit the families where children could be sent, adding “I expect that waiting list to increase somewhat," he said.

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    2019/04/02 · The bill must now pass the similarly GOP-controlled Senate before it can reach Republican Gov. Bill Lee's desk for final approval. Lee hasn't said publicly whether he supports the legislation but ...

  • WHBQ - Gov. Lee signs adoption bill allowing some adoption ...

    2020/01/24 · Related: Gov. Lee expected to sign controversial bill allowing some adoption agencies to deny LGBT families The Tennessee Equality Project, a statewide non-profit, hoped Governor Bill Lee would ...

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    2020/01/22 · While a controversial adoption bill affecting LGBT couples awaits Gov. Bill Lee's signature to become law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee is among those …

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    2020/01/22 · Metro Council asks Gov. Lee to veto anti-LGBT adoption bill News by: Kelly Dean Posted: Jan 21, 2020 / 09:26 PM CST / Updated: Jan 21, 2020 / 09:26 PM CST NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The ...

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    2020/01/21 · Governor Bill Lee said his decision to sign the bill into law was because it's based on protecting religious freedom. However, LGBT groups say it's discriminatory. The new law also protects ...

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    2020/01/15 · On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will sign into law a measure that would assure taxpayer funding to faith-based foster care and adoption agencies, allowing those agencies to deny LGBT ...

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    2020/01/30 · Several major companies spoke out to Gov. Bill Lee about anti-LGBT adoption law before he signed it KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated …

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    2020/01/14 · The proposal now goes to Republican first-term Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration, though he declined to say Tuesday whether he would sign it. Dickerson said the bill would allow certain groups to limit the families where children could be sent, adding “I expect that waiting list to increase somewhat," he said.

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    2020/01/14 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT

  • Tennessee sends anti-LGBTQ adoption bill to …

    2020/01/24 · Adoption legislation in Tennessee opponents say would enable discrimination against LGBTQ families is on its way to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee, who’s expected to the sign the bill in the ...

  • Tennessee senate passes bill that would allow adoption ...

    2020/01/15 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee State Senate voted to pass a bill t hat would allow private adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ couples based on the agency's religious or moral beliefs. It was the ...

  • Gov. Lee says he signed LGBT adoption refusal bill to …

    2020/01/21 · Governor Bill Lee said his decision to sign the bill into law was because it's based on protecting religious freedom. However, LGBT groups say it's discriminatory. The new law also protects ...

  • WHBQ - Gov. Lee signs adoption bill allowing some adoption ...

    2020/01/24 · Related: Gov. Lee expected to sign controversial bill allowing some adoption agencies to deny LGBT families The Tennessee Equality Project, a statewide non-profit, hoped Governor Bill Lee would ...

  • Metro Council asks Gov. Lee to veto anti-LGBT adoption bill ...

    2020/01/22 · Metro Council asks Gov. Lee to veto anti-LGBT adoption bill News by: Kelly Dean Posted: Jan 21, 2020 / 09:26 PM CST / Updated: Jan 21, 2020 / 09:26 PM CST NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The ...

  • Governor Lee To Sign Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill That …

    2020/01/15 · The bill will now head to Governor Lee’s desk, and Lee has said he will sign it. What you may not know is Governor Lee’s own sister is married to a woman, and therefore is a part of the LGBT community targeted by his party’s bill.

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    2020/03/24 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Faces Backlash After Signing Controversial Adoption Bill State-funded adoption agencies can now deny services to LGBTQ couples based on religious beliefs. Republican ...

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    2020/01/14 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he’ll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they ...

  • TN Gov. Bill Lee to Sign Bill Protecting Religious …

    2020/01/17 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) said Tuesday he will sign into law a bill that would protect the religious freedom of faith-based adoption agencies. Senate Bill 1304 would prohibit the state from forcing faith-based adoption agencies to place children in homes that have same-sex or transgender couples, which would conflict with their faith …

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    2020/01/15 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Jan. 14 that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBT fam

  • Human Rights Campaign - Tennessee Gov. Lee Signs ...

    2020/01/24 · Today, HRC condemned Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for signing HB 836, a bill that would allow child welfare organizations -- including taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies -- to turn away qualified ...