Senate Bill 2032 and House Bill 2074 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding employment in public safety positions. The bill introduces a new section in Title 50, Chapter 1, Part 3, defining key terms such as "employee," "public safety employer," "public safety position," and "qualified mental health professional." It mandates that public safety employers, which include state and local entities, must provide employees or prospective employees reasonable access to their full employment records, including mental health evaluations. Additionally, if a prospective employee is denied employment based on the results of a mental health evaluation, they must be allowed to submit an alternative evaluation conducted at their own expense, which the employer is required to consider.

Furthermore, the bill allows employees to take legal action against public safety employers for violations of this section, enabling them to seek declaratory or injunctive relief, along with the possibility of recovering reasonable court costs and attorney fees if they prevail. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the hiring process for public safety positions, particularly concerning mental health evaluations.