Tennessee ‘Business License to Discriminate’ Bill (SB 364)
This law was last updated on Sep 19, 2019
This law is Anti–LGBTQ
Number
SB 364
Status
Proposed
Proposed
Jan 30, 2019
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Co-sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 2
Full Bill Text
SB 364 would prohibit state and local governments from taking discriminatory action against a business based on the policies of the business entity regarding the following, if the policies are in compliance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations:
- Health insurance policies and coverage;
- Family leave policies;
- Minimum wage policies; or
- Anti-discrimination policies.
The bill defines “local governments” to include cities, towns, municipalities, counties, metropolitan governments, local education agencies (LEAs), development districts, utility districts, human resource agencies, and other political subdivisions of Tennessee.
If passed, cities and state agencies would be prohibited from implementing policies in order to penalize businesses and organizations for discriminating against LGBTQ people in their employment policies.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to HB 563.
Latest Action
1/30/19 – Introduced.
4/16/19 – Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 2020.
People
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsor
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