§ 4-21-905. Filing a Complaint
Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice under this part may file a complaint with the state department, agency or entity receiving the funds within one hundred eighty (180) days of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory act. Any such complaint filed with a state department, agency or entity is subject to […]
§ 4-21-1001. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Anti-Slapp Act of 1997.”
§ 4-21-1002. Legislative Intent and Findings
It is the intent of the general assembly to provide protection for individuals who make good faith reports of wrongdoing to appropriate governmental bodies. Information provided by citizens concerning potential misdeeds is vital to effective law enforcement and the efficient operation of government. The general assembly finds that the threat of a civil action for […]
§ 4-21-1003. Immunity From Slapp Suits — Exceptions — Costs
Any person who in furtherance of such person’s right of free speech or petition under the Tennessee or United States Constitution in connection with a public or governmental issue communicates information regarding another person or entity to any agency of the federal, state or local government regarding a matter of concern to that agency shall […]
§ 4-21-1004. Intervention by Agency or Attorney General and Reporter
In order to protect the free flow of information from citizens to their government, an agency receiving a complaint or information under § 4-21-1003 may intervene and defend against any suit precipitated by the communication to the agency. In the event that a local government agency does not intervene in and defend against a suit […]
§ 4-21-804. Higher Education Adjunct Organizations — Provision of Discriminatory Club Membership Prohibited
No adjunct organization, including, but not limited to, booster groups, of a state university, community college or institution of higher learning shall enter into a contract on behalf of, or purchase membership for, an employee of such university, college or institution of higher learning to a club that denies to a person entry, use of […]
§ 4-21-805. Enforcement
The state of Tennessee or a person who is discriminated against in violation of this part may enforce this part by means of a civil action. A person found to violate any of this part is liable for the actual damages caused by such violation and such other amount as may be determined by a […]
§ 4-21-806. Exemption — Religious Organizations
Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a religious organization or any organization operating solely for religious, charitable, educational or social welfare purposes from restricting membership or facilities to persons of the same religious faith, where necessary to promote the religious principles under which it was established and is currently maintained. This exemption […]
§ 4-21-901. Development of Plan — Annual Reports
Each state governmental entity subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, shall develop a Title VI implementation plan with participation by protected beneficiaries as may be required by such law or regulations. To the extent applicable, such […]
§ 4-21-902. Federal Funding
It is the legislative intent that any increased costs incurred by state entities as a result of this section shall, to the extent legally available, be paid from federal funds available therefor.