State Government - As enacted, requires either the executive head or president of each public institution of higher education, or the chief executive head of any of its campuses to submit an annual attestation of compliance to the comptroller of the treasury no later than January 1, 2027, and each January 1 thereafter, that such entity has not implemented a discriminatory preference to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion; authorizes the attorney general to make certain related investigations. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49.

SB 1713 requires Tennessee state agencies, local governments (counties, municipalities, metropolitan governments), and public universities to annually certify to the state comptroller that they have not implemented "discriminatory preferences" to advance diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives. Covered entities must submit this certification by January 1 each year, beginning in 2027. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections (Titles 4, 5, 6, 7, and 49) to establish this reporting requirement. It directly affects all state departments, local governments, and public higher education institutions subject to the law.