SB0861

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

Complete·5/27/25

SB0861 amends Tennessee Code to ensure compliance with Title VI requirements by identifying conflicting laws and programs.

SB0861 amends Tennessee Code to add a new subdivision under Section 8-6-109(b) to identify any Tennessee laws, rules, programs, services, and budgetary priorities that conflict with the human rights commission's comprehensive state policy. This aims to ensure and promote compliance with Title VI requirements. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 471

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

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