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TN SB1925
TN SB1925AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to leave for public employees.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, allows up to five days' leave for any eligible employee who is a foster parent or kinship caregiver regarding appearances in court or counseling sessions related to the placement of the foster child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.
AI Summary
This bill allows eligible state employees who are foster parents or kinship caregivers to take up to five paid workdays of special leave within a twelve-month period for court appearances or counseling sessions related to the placement of a foster child. This special leave will not be deducted from an employee's accumulated sick or annual leave and will count towards leave required by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides job-protected unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. An eligible employee is defined as someone who has worked full-time for the state for at least twelve consecutive months in specific state entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1925&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1925.pdf |
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