TN HB1877

Prohibits state, county, municipal, and metropolitan government entities from requiring individuals to be implanted with microchips or permanent identification markers as a condition for receiving benefits, services, or participating in assistance programs

Prohibits employers (including government employers with one or more employees) from requiring microchip implantation as a condition of employment

Makes it a Class E felony for any individual, including insurance agents and professional bondsmen, to require another person to receive a microchip implant, punishable by fines up to $5,000 per violation

Establishes civil penalties for employer violations: up to $3,000 for first offense and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations within six months, plus allows private lawsuits with actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees

Preserves individuals' right to voluntarily receive microchip implants, including medical devices for health monitoring; effective July 1, 2026