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TN HB1906

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Scarbrough

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • State police officers who apply on or after July 1, 2026 can establish retirement credit for disability periods at no cost to the officer

  • 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

  • Creditable service for temporary disability is capped at one year per occurrence of disability

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/11/2026
Public Service Subcommittee2/25/2026
State & Local Government2/4/2026

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