HB2198

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 49, relative to the "DEI Compliance Certification Act."

Introduced·2/2/26
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Tennessee HB2198 amends state law to prohibit DEI practices in state departments, agencies, and public institutions of higher education.

HB2198 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to require state departments, agencies, and public institutions of higher education to demonstrate compliance with state laws prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. These practices include policies that promote the superiority of one race or sex over another, or that individuals should be discriminated against based on their race or sex. Non-compliant entities face penalties, including termination, reorganization, and loss of funding.

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History

Mar 17

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Mar 10

House

Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/17/2026