TN SB2208

State departments, agencies, and public higher education institutions must submit annual reports by January 31 detailing steps taken to remove DEI from the workplace, identifying areas of concern, and summarizing DEI-related complaints received.

Agency commissioners and university presidents must provide sworn certifications under penalty of perjury confirming compliance with existing state laws prohibiting DEI policies.

Non-compliant state departments, agencies, or institutions face potential termination, reorganization, and loss of funding.

The Attorney General is authorized to investigate DEI violation allegations and must submit annual reports to the governor and general assembly by October 31 detailing all allegations and investigation outcomes.

Effective date: July 1, 2026.