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TN HB0989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Eldridge

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to report to legislative speakers by October 1, 2025, on the number of employers convicted of firing employees for jury service

  • Report must cover convictions under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-16-514 from January 1, 1990, through January 1, 2025

  • Firing an employee for jury service is classified as a Class A misdemeanor under existing Tennessee law

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal liability.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/27/2026

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