SB2495Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Sara Kyle, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires employers to pay employees an hourly wage of at least $20 beginning January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments by the commissioner of labor and workforce development based on increases in the consumer price index; establishes posting mandates, civil liability for violations, and a two-to-three-year statute of limitations for recovery actions. - Amends TCA 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.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Action deferred in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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