Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21; Title 9; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB1237 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit state licensing boards from excluding members or establishing policies based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, effectively eliminating affirmative action and racial quotas in board composition. It affects state licensing boards, including health-related boards, by removing requirements for diverse representation and establishing a private cause of action for individuals who experience discrimination. Key provisions include the allowance for plaintiffs to seek damages, including a minimum of $4,000 in statutory damages, and the removal of specific diversity requirements for various boards.
Tennessee HB1237 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit state licensing boards from excluding members or establishing policies based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, effectively eliminating affirmative action and racial quotas in board composition. It affects state licensing boards, including health-related boards, by removing requirements for diverse representation and establishing a private cause of action for individuals who experience discrimination. Key provisions include the allowance for plaintiffs to seek damages, including a minimum of $4,000 in statutory damages, and the removal of specific diversity requirements for various boards.
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