SB1035Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal liability.
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the administrative office of the courts to report by October 1, 2025, to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives the number of persons found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor of, as an employer, dismissing from employment an employee because of jury service by that employee, from January 1, 1990, until January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee · March 24, 2026
0
Yes
9
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Dawn White | 13 | No |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | No |
| John Stevens | 24 | No |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
| Paul Rose | 32 | No |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
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