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

SB 305: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action March 20, 2025: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 305 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 27, 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: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).