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TN HB1907

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jake McCalmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes streamlined subpoena compliance procedures for deferred compensation plans and the retirement system, allowing administrators to file certified copies of records within 14 days instead of requiring personal custodian attendance in court proceedings

  • Record copies accompanied by a custodian's affidavit or declaration are admissible as evidence with the same weight as originals, and statements therein are presumed true absent contrary evidence

  • Monthly retirement benefit payments must continue through the month in which a retired member or beneficiary dies, clarifying payment obligations upon death

  • Members who retired between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2027, and returned to temporary reemployment without a bona fide separation of service will be treated as receiving in-service distributions, with the retirement system making required tax reporting corrections

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35 and Title 8, Chapter 36, relative to retirement.

Pensions and Retirement Benefits

Last Action

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/4/2026
State & Local Government2/18/2026
Public Service Subcommittee2/11/2026
State & Local Government2/4/2026

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