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TN HB1664
TN HB1664AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to discriminatory preferences.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the executive head of each state department or agency, local government, and public institution of higher education to submit an annual attestation to the comptroller of the treasury that such entity has not implemented a discriminatory preference to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the top official of every state department or agency, county government, municipal government, metropolitan government, and public college or university in Tennessee to annually submit a sworn statement, known as an attestation, to the state's comptroller of the treasury. This attestation must confirm that the entity has not implemented any discriminatory preferences, which are policies or practices that unfairly favor or disfavor individuals based on certain characteristics, in an effort to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion. This requirement applies to various levels of government and higher education institutions across Tennessee, with the first attestation due by January 1, 2027, and each year thereafter.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/10/2026 (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1664&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1664 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1664.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1664.pdf |
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