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TN SB2151
TN SB2151AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 14; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to medical discrimination.
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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/22/2022
03/22/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, designates as an unlawful discriminatory practice certain actions taken by a person, public officer, public employee, governmental entity, employer, or place of public accommodation against an individual on the basis of the individual’s vaccination status, immunity status, or whether the person has an immunity passport; makes various other changes related to COVID-19. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 14; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill designates certain actions taken against an individual based on their vaccination status, immunity status, or possession of an immunity passport as an unlawful discriminatory practice. It prohibits individuals, public officers, public employees, governmental entities, employers, and places of public accommodation from refusing services, employment, or access based on these factors. The bill provides exceptions for vaccination requirements in public and private schools and includes provisions related to civil penalties, punitive damages, and the display of the relevant sections on government websites. The bill aims to address medical discrimination and applies to prohibited conduct occurring on or after its effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/22/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2151&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2151 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB2151.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB2151.pdf |
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