TN HB2098

State employees must report suspected improper government conduct or crimes (including conflicts of interest, fraud, and felony theft of government funds) to a supervisor when discovered during official duties.

Supervisors must promptly forward good faith reports and supporting records to the attorney general; intentional failure to do so is a Class B misdemeanor.

Prohibits adverse employment actions (discharge, demotion, suspension, pay cuts, unfavorable schedule changes) against employees who make good faith reports.

Requires all state agencies to adopt written policies on reporting improper conduct and to inform employees of their reporting obligations and protections.

Attorney general must create a standardized reporting form and submit annual reports to the joint government operations committee on the number and disposition of reports received.