State Government - As introduced, requires the executive head of each state department or agency, local government, and public institution of higher education to submit an annual attestation to the comptroller of the treasury that such entity has not implemented a discriminatory preference to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49.

Summary

The bill adds a new requirement that the heads of every Tennessee state department, county, municipal, metropolitan government, and public college or university must submit an annual attestation to the comptroller confirming they have not implemented any discriminatory preference to boost diversity, equity, or inclusion. The first attestations are due by January 1, 2027 and then each January 1 thereafter. This creates a reporting mechanism intended to ensure compliance with existing anti‑discrimination rules.

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