AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to human rights.

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Plain-English Summary

As enacted, schedules the Tennessee human rights commission for termination on July 1, 2025, and transfers the commission's duties concerning discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, malicious harassment, the Civil Rights Act of 1990, the "Tennessee Anti-Slapp Act," and education to the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68.

Where Orgs Stand

Tennessee Equality ProjectOpposes

Transfers responsibility from the commission to the attorney general for identifying state laws, rules, programs, services, and budgetary priorities that conflict with Title VI requirements.

SB861/HB910. The organization includes this among bills of particular interest to Tennessee's LGBTQ community.

Source: tnep.orgVerified 2026-04-13

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