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TN HB1398

Bill

Status

Failed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Pearson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 8-50-113(a) to establish bereavement leave for state government officers and employees without deducting from accumulated leave accounts

  • Provides 3 days paid bereavement leave for death of a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, foster parent, or parent-in-law

  • Provides 3 months paid bereavement leave for death of a child or stepchild

  • Applies to officers and employees of state agencies, boards, and departments

  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to bereavement leave.

State Employees

Last Action

Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Service Subcommittee3/12/2025
State & Local Government2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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