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HB 939

State Employees - As introduced, requires the attorney general to annually report by January 15 of each year to the governor, speaker of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives the number of injunctions brought against persons who committed harassment against a state employee in the preceding calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 1.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Requires Tennessee Attorney General to annually report injunctions filed against people who harassed state employees, promoting transparency on workplace safety incidents.

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 939

Legislative bill overview

HB 939 requires Tennessee's Attorney General to submit an annual report by January 15 detailing the number of injunctions filed against individuals who harassed state employees during the previous calendar year. The report would go to the governor and both chambers of the legislature, creating a new transparency and accountability measure for harassment cases involving public employees.

Why is this important

State employee safety and workplace harassment are legitimate public concerns, and systematic reporting can identify patterns, trends, and whether current protections are adequate. The data could inform policy discussions about workplace safety, legal remedies, and resource allocation for protecting public workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what constitutes "harassment" or which injunctions qualify, potentially leading to inconsistent reporting or disputes over methodology
  • Privacy concerns: Publishing aggregate numbers of harassment cases could raise questions about confidentiality for victims or accused parties, and whether detailed public reporting discourages legitimate grievances
  • Resource implications: Creating new annual reporting requirements adds administrative burden to the Attorney General's office without specified funding or staff allocation

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

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