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TN HB1906
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Scarbrough
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AI Summary
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Members receiving temporary disability benefits under workers' compensation may establish retirement credit during or after their disability period, with contributions based on salary immediately prior to disability plus applicable interest
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State police officers who apply on or after July 1, 2026 can establish retirement credit for disability periods at no cost to the officer
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Political subdivisions may adopt these provisions by resolution, with the option to provide no-cost retirement credit for their police officers starting July 1, 2026
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Creditable service for temporary disability is capped at one year per occurrence of disability
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 34, Part 6, relative to creditable service for a period of disability.
Pensions and Retirement Benefits
Last Action
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026