SB2096112th GA (Historical)Introduced

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.

Present law specifies various discriminatory practices for which a person may file a complaint with the Tennessee human rights commission seeking affirmative action to correct the practice and compensate the claimant for any loss or injury suffered as a result of being discriminated against. Under present law, a person whose employment is terminated for a discriminatory reason may bring a civil action against the employee's employer for reinstatement and back pay. This bill adds that it is a discriminatory practice both in public accommodations and employment to compel disclosure of a health record by an individual unless disclosure is required by federal law.

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Overview

Present law specifies various discriminatory practices for which a person may file a complaint with the Tennessee human rights commission seeking affirmative action to correct the practice and compensate the claimant for any loss or injury suffered as a result of being discriminated against. Under present law, a person whose employment is terminated for a discriminatory reason may bring a civil action against the employee's employer for reinstatement and back pay. This bill adds that it is a discriminatory practice both in public accommodations and employment to compel disclosure of a health record by an individual unless disclosure is required by federal law.

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Details
Session

112th General Assembly

Introduced

January 31, 2022

Subjects
2320379021702315

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