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TN SB2340
TN SB2340AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50, relative to employment.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days before which a citation regarding a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 becomes a final order after the citation is received; increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days after receipt of the citation that the recipient has to advise the commissioner of the recipient's objections before the citation becomes a final order. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to extend the timeframe for responding to citations issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, which is a federal law designed to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. Specifically, it increases the number of days an employer has to object to a citation from 20 to 25 days after receiving it, meaning a citation will now become a final order after 25 days instead of 20 if no objection is filed.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2340&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2340.pdf |
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