Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1664: State Government - As enacted, requires either the executive head or president of each public institution of higher education, or the chief executive head of any of its campuses to submit an annual attestation of compliance to the comptroller of the treasury no later than January 1, 2027, and each January 1 thereafter, that such entity has not implemented a discriminatory preference to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion; authorizes the attorney general to make certain related investigations. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1083

Plain-language summary

HB 1664 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - As enacted, requires either the executive head or president of each public institution of higher education, or the chief executive head of any of its campuses to submit an annual attestation of compliance to the comptroller of the treasury no later than January 1, 2027, and each January 1 thereafter, that such entity has not implemented a discriminatory preference to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion; authorizes the attorney general to make certain related investigations. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Aron Maberry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1083.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aron Maberry (Republican).