House Bill 1664 and Senate Bill 1713 propose amendments to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically focusing on compliance with laws regarding discriminatory preferences. The bills require the executive heads of state departments, county governments, municipal governments, metropolitan governments, and public institutions of higher education to submit an annual attestation of compliance to the comptroller of the treasury, starting January 1, 2027, and continuing each January 1 thereafter. This requirement aims to ensure adherence to existing laws that prohibit discriminatory preferences in efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additionally, the bills empower the attorney general and reporter to investigate any allegations of violations related to discriminatory preferences by state departments or agencies. This provision is intended to enhance accountability and oversight in the implementation of laws designed to foster diversity and inclusion within state and local government entities. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-1-427, 5-1-135, 6-54-150, 7-3-107, 49-7-192
Amended with SA0549 -- 03/12/2026: 4-1-427, 5-1-135, 6-54-150, 7-3-107, 49-7-192
Amended with SA0549, HA1028 -- 04/22/2026: 4-1-427, 5-1-135, 6-54-150, 7-3-107, 49-7-192