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

SB 1713: 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.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1083

Plain-language summary

SB 1713 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 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: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1083.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.