TN HB2074

Public safety employers must grant employees and prospective employees access to their full employment records, including mental health evaluation results and reports from evaluators

Covered public safety positions include law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, volunteer rescue squad workers, emergency medical services personnel, and licensed private protective services workers

Prospective employees denied employment due to mental health screening results must be allowed to submit an alternative evaluation from a qualified mental health professional at their own expense, which the employer must consider

Employees may bring private lawsuits against employers for violations, with prevailing employees entitled to court costs and attorney fees

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law