Tennessee HB 1645: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands the offense of civil rights intimidation to create a Class D felony, punishable by a fine not to exceed $5,000, for taking adverse action, as defined in this bill, against an employee who has expressly objected to the COVID-19 vaccination based upon the employee's religious beliefs, creed, or conscience, with the intent to unlawfully intimidate or force the employee to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. - Amends TCA Title 14, Chapter 3 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3.

Status: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2022-02-07)

State: Tennessee · Session: 112 · Bill: HB 1645

Subjects: Criminal Offenses

Sponsors: Hensley, Ogles

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