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TN SB1713
TN SB1713AN 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
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
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, confirming that their entity has not implemented any policies that create "discriminatory preferences" to advance goals like diversity, equity, or inclusion. This attestation requirement is to begin by January 1, 2027, and will apply to various sections of Tennessee law governing state government, counties, municipalities, and higher education.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1713&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1664 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1664.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1713.pdf |
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