TN-HB296-2015
Tennessee · HB 296 · 2015
As introduced, adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination or harassment in employment, public accommodations, housing, financing, insurance, education, in places where alcoholic beverages are consumed, real estate, public utilities, tax exemptions, the profession of healing arts, health facilities, and welfare in the state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 12; Title 39; Title 49; Title 50; Title 56; Title 57; Title 62; Title 63; Title 65; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.
Pro-LGBTQ+Failed
- Bill key
- TN-HB296-2015
- State
- Tennessee
- Session
- 2015
- Introduced
- Last recorded status
- failed
- Citation (Bluebook)
- H.B. 296, 109th Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess. (Tenn. 2015), https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0296&ga=109.
- Short citation
- Tenn. H.B. 296.
- Topics
- Tags
Summary
As introduced, adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination or harassment in employment, public accommoda…
Sponsors
| Name | Party | Office | District | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Jones | Democratic | Representative | HD-059 | Primary sponsor |
| Darren Jernigan | Democratic | Representative | HD-060 | Co-sponsor |
| John Clemmons | Democratic | Representative | HD-055 | Co-sponsor |
Bill text
- As introduced (11,841 characters) · Open the printed bill (PDF)
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