Legislation Requiring Proof Of Compliance With Tennessee DEI Laws To Be Heard In House Subcommittee | Tennessee Conservative

A bill which would require state agencies and departments to show proof of compliance with laws regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is scheduled to be heard by the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee on Tuesday, March 10.

HB2198, sponsored by House Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville-D14), enacts the “DEI Compliance Certification Act.”

The Act requires all state agencies and departments “to demonstrate its compliance with state laws or policies prohibiting the adoption, implementation, or enforcement of DEI.”