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TN Dismisses Pending State Discrimination Complaints, 90 Days to Refile with AG's Office
- On July 1, following the dissolution of the 62-year-old Tennessee Human Rights Commission by state lawmakers, the Tennessee Attorney General established a Civil Rights Enforcement Division based in Nashville.
- The General Assembly passed HB0910 to transfer enforcement powers from the dissolved commission to the new division, requiring dismissal of all pending complaints by June 30 and a 90-day refiling window.
- Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, who previously worked as a civil rights prosecutor, announced that the newly established division represents a renewed commitment to enforcing antidiscrimination laws with dedication, integrity, and efficiency.
- According to former commission director Muriel Nolen, although the Tennessee Human Rights Commission has been dissolved, the protections under state civil rights and disability laws remain in effect, with the new division now responsible for addressing discrimination claims.
- The change could increase enforcement effectiveness and government efficiency, while Tennesseans must refile complaints with the AG's office to seek redress for discrimination.
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Attorney General Takes Over Tennessee Discrimination Complaints
Image Credit: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti | Facebook The Center Square [By Kim Jarrett] – The Tennessee attorney general’s Civil Rights Enforcement Division has officially taken over the duties of the abolished Human Rights Commission. The General Assembly passed a bill that did away with the 62-year-old commission as of June 30. The new division dismissed complaints filed with the commission, according to information posted by …
The Center Square
Attorney general takes over Tennessee discrimination complaints
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee attorney general's Civil Rights Enforcement Division has officially taken over the duties of the abolished Human Rights Commission.
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Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Opens Civil Rights Enforcement Division
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced the opening of the new Civil Rights Enforcement Division (CRED), which is now accepting discrimination complaints under the Tennessee Human Rights Act and Tennessee Disability Act.
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