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TN SB2017
TN SB2017AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 34, Part 6, relative to creditable service for a period of disability.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires retirement credit established for a period of disability for a commissioned member of the department of safety or agent of the Tennessee bureau of investigation to be at no cost to that member; authorizes political subdivisions that pass a resolution to establish retirement credit for its employees to allow a police officer's credit for a period of disability to be at no cost to the officer. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 34, Part 6.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends Tennessee law to allow certain public employees to receive retirement credit for periods of temporary disability without having to pay for it themselves. Specifically, commissioned members of the department of safety and agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) who receive temporary disability benefits will be entitled to this cost-free retirement credit, provided they apply for it on or after the effective date. Additionally, political subdivisions, which are local government entities like cities and counties, can choose to adopt similar provisions for their employees by passing a resolution. If a political subdivision adopts this, they can also allow their police officers to receive retirement credit for disability periods at no cost to the officer, even if the subdivision previously had a cost associated with such credit. This provision aims to ensure that public servants who become temporarily disabled are not penalized in their retirement benefits due to their service-related injuries.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (on 02/23/2026)
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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=SB2017&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2017 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0492.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0492 (13438) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1644.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2017 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2017.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2017.pdf |
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