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TN HB2452
TN HB2452AN 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
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
In Committee
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
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 based on an individual's vaccination status, immunity status, or possession of an immunity passport as unlawful discriminatory practices. It prohibits individuals, public entities, employers, and places of public accommodation from discriminating against people based on these factors. The bill provides exceptions for vaccination requirements in public and private schools, and allows healthcare facilities to ask employees about their vaccination or immunity status for the purpose of implementing reasonable accommodation measures. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations and allows for the award of punitive damages in certain cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Terri Weaver (R)*,
Glen Casada (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Bruce Griffey (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Brandon Ogles (R),
John Ragan (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Jerry Sexton (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Civil Justice Committee (on 03/23/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2452&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2151 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB2151.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB2452.pdf |
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