TN HB0910

Tennessee Human Rights Commission terminates June 30, 2025, with enforcement functions transferring to a new Civil Rights Enforcement Division within the Attorney General's Office, including 30 employment positions and associated funding

Prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, and education based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, and familial status, aligning with federal Civil Rights Acts of 1964, 1968, 1972, and related statutes

Establishes civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation (or $15,000 for intentional/pattern violations), with compensatory damages capped between $25,000 and $300,000 based on employer size

Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act; private civil actions must be filed within one year after the discriminatory practice ceases

Department of Human Resources assumes responsibility for Title VI compliance monitoring, including development of implementation plans and annual reporting requirements for state entities receiving federal funds