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TN HB2248
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gloria Johnson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Tennessee state minimum wage of $20.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2027
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Requires annual adjustments starting January 1, 2028, based on the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U), with the rate never decreasing even if CPI-U declines
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Mandates overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular wage rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week
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Employers who violate minimum wage requirements are liable for unpaid wages plus an equal amount in damages, as well as court costs and attorney's fees
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Applies to U.S. citizens and persons legally present in the country, with exemptions matching those under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 213)
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 29; Title 47; Title 50; Title 57; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to wages.
Salaries and Benefits
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026