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TN SB2364

TN SB2364
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21, relative to the attorney general and reporter.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
Passed
04/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, repeals rules transferred from the defunct human rights commission to the attorney general and reporter; clarifies that complaints filed with the attorney general pursuant to a human rights investigation must not be produced for inspection by or disclosed to a person, other than an authorized representative of the attorney general, without the consent of the person who filed the complaint. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee law concerning the Attorney General and Reporter's role in human rights matters, particularly regarding investigations and the handling of information. It repeals rules that were transferred to the Attorney General from a now-defunct human rights commission, simplifying the legal framework. Crucially, it clarifies that complaints filed with the Attorney General during a human rights investigation, along with any related documents or information, cannot be shared with anyone outside of authorized Attorney General representatives without the explicit consent of the person who provided the information, though exceptions exist for providing materials to the complainant, respondent, their attorneys, or law enforcement agencies enforcing anti-discrimination laws. The bill also updates references to the "commission" to now refer to the "attorney general" in certain sections and modifies provisions related to the confidentiality of conciliation agreements, stating they cannot be made public without the agreement of both parties involved and the Attorney General's determination that disclosure is necessary.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/01/2026 (on 04/06/2026)

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