Bill > HB0989

This bill requires the administrative office of the courts to compile and submit a comprehensive report to the speakers of the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives by October 1, 2025. Specifically, the report will detail the number of employers who have been found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for dismissing an employee because that employee participated in jury service. The reporting period covers a substantial timeframe from January 1, 1990, to January 1, 2025, which suggests an intent to create a historical record of employment discrimination related to jury duty. A Class A misdemeanor is the most serious category of misdemeanor in Tennessee, indicating the legal system views jury service dismissal as a significant offense. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by tracking and potentially deterring employment practices that interfere with an individual's civic responsibility to serve on a jury.