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TN HB0900
TN HB0900AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 50, relative to the regulation of employment.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, clarifies that the general assembly preempts and occupies the entire field of regulating the terms and conditions of employment; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing any law, rule, or policy that requires a term or condition of employment that exceeds or conflicts with state or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 50.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify that the state's General Assembly has exclusive authority over regulating the terms and conditions of employment, meaning local governments cannot create or enforce any rules regarding employment that go beyond or contradict state or federal laws. This is important because it prevents local municipalities from enacting their own employment regulations that might be more stringent than state or federal requirements, thereby ensuring a uniform approach to employment law across Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 552 (on 03/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0900&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0552.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0674 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0674.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0900.pdf |
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