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

SB 398: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, prohibits the exclusion of persons from membership on state regulatory and health related boards on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, and national origin; prohibits such boards from establishing or operating under race-based policies pertaining to their composition; creates a private cause of action against a board and its officers, employees, and agents for such practices. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21; Title 9; Title 62 and Title 63.

In committee Last action February 13, 2025: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

SB 398 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, prohibits the exclusion of persons from membership on state regulatory and health related boards on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, and national origin; prohibits such boards from establishing or operating under race-based policies pertaining to their composition; creates a private cause of action against a board and its officers, employees, and agents for such practices. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21; Title 9; Title 62 and Title 63. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).