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SB 352

Public Officials - As introduced, requires the chief executive officer of a state agency or department to ensure that its policies, practices, and procedures relating to the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities are posted on the respective agency or department website. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 14; Title 41; Title 52; Title 58; Title 66 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bobby Harshbarger

SB 352 mandates Tennessee state agencies post their disability recruitment and hiring policies online to increase transparency in public sector employment practices.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 352

Legislative bill overview

SB 352 requires the chief executive officers of Tennessee state agencies and departments to publicly post their policies, practices, and procedures for recruiting, hiring, advancing, and retaining employees with disabilities on their agency websites. The bill amends numerous Tennessee Code Annotated titles to implement this transparency requirement across state government.

Why is this important

This legislation increases transparency and accountability in state hiring practices for individuals with disabilities, making it easier for qualified candidates to understand employment opportunities and standards. It also promotes consistency across state agencies by establishing a baseline disclosure requirement, potentially improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities in the public sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Agencies may face costs and administrative work to compile, format, and maintain current disability recruitment and retention policies on their websites
  • Vague standards: The bill doesn't specify what level of detail policies must contain or how frequently websites must be updated, potentially leading to inconsistent compliance across agencies
  • Limited scope: Posting policies doesn't guarantee meaningful change in hiring practices or outcomes; without enforcement mechanisms or metrics, the requirement may be viewed as symbolic rather than substantive

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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