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TN HB2077

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Faison

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals all rules previously transferred from the Human Rights Commission to the attorney general under § 4-5-226(b)(2)

  • Establishes confidentiality protections for discrimination complaints and investigative materials filed with the attorney general, prohibiting disclosure without consent except to parties involved, their attorneys, or state/federal law enforcement agencies enforcing anti-discrimination laws

  • Allows the attorney general to use documentary material obtained during investigations for enforcement purposes, including court presentations

  • Extends confidentiality protections to materials voluntarily provided during investigations or obtained from other state or federal attorneys general

  • Removes the requirement that conciliation agreements in discrimination cases remain confidential pending agreement from both parties and the attorney general

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21, relative to the attorney general and reporter.

Human Rights

Last Action

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/9/2026
Government Operations2/18/2026
State & Local Government2/10/2026
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/4/2026
State & Local Government2/4/2026

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