SB2208

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
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2208 mandates compliance with state laws prohibiting DEI in state departments and public higher education institutions.

Tennessee SB2208 amends state law to require state departments and agencies, as well as public institutions of higher education, to demonstrate compliance with existing laws prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The bill defines DEI as policies based on concepts such as inherent racial or gender superiority, the U.S. being fundamentally racist or sexist, or individuals being inherently racist or sexist. Non-compliant state departments and agencies face potential termination, reorganization, and loss of funding.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026