12-02-2025
Proposed bill by Clarksville Rep. Maberry would nix DEI in local government, colleges
A bill to prohibit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly by Rep. Aron Maberry, R-Clarksville.
On Feb. 2, freshman legislator Maberry, District 68, introduced the "Dismantle DEI Act," or House Bill 0622, into the state legislature that would prohibit Tennessee's local governments and higher education public institutions from using DEI-influenced hiring metrics.