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

HB 744: Human Rights - As introduced, prohibits an organization or entity receiving financial assistance from this state for programs or activities from denying benefits to, excluding from participation in, or discriminating against a person otherwise eligible for the program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. - Amends TCA Title 4.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 744 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Rights - As introduced, prohibits an organization or entity receiving financial assistance from this state for programs or activities from denying benefits to, excluding from participation in, or discriminating against a person otherwise eligible for the program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. - Amends TCA Title 4. Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican).