Tennessee HB1237 removes racial requirements for state entity boards and prohibits discrimination based on race.
Tennessee HB1237 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to remove requirements for state entity boards to include members of specific racial minorities. The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in board membership and operations. It establishes a private cause of action for violations, allowing plaintiffs to seek statutory damages, injunctive relief, and declaratory relief. The state waives sovereign immunity for actions brought under this section.
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