HB0744

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, relative to discrimination.

Introduced·2/3/25

Tennessee HB0744 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin by entities receiving state financial assistance.

Tennessee HB0744 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, to prohibit organizations or entities receiving financial assistance from the state from denying benefits, excluding participation, or discriminating against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. This act applies to any person otherwise eligible for the program or activity. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

6 Yea

RDRDRR

1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Jan 28

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/4/2026

Jan 26

House

Meeting Canceled