TN SB2032

Public safety employers must grant employees and prospective employees reasonable 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, licensed emergency medical services personnel, and licensed private protective services workers

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

Employees may bring private lawsuits against public safety employers for violations, with courts required to award reasonable court costs and attorney fees to prevailing employees

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law