State Government - As introduced, enacts the "DEI Compliance Certification Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 49.

HB 2198, the "DEI Compliance Certification Act," requires Tennessee state departments, agencies, and public universities to annually report and certify compliance with state laws prohibiting specific diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. It defines DEI broadly to include policies based on concepts like race or sex superiority, historical racism, or mandatory identity-based discrimination, and mandates that agencies remove such practices. Each state entity must submit a January 31 report detailing DEI removal efforts and provide a sworn certification of compliance to the governor and legislature. Failure to comply risks funding loss, reorganization, or termination, with enforcement handled by the Attorney General through annual investigations and reports.