Workers Compensation - As enacted, authorizes the chief administrative officer of the bureau of workers' compensation of the department of labor and workforce development to disburse funds from the subsequent injury and vocational recovery fund for costs associated with implementing and maintaining a computer system for the bureau of workers' compensation; makes other changes related to workers' compensation. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2.

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History

1. 2026
   1. May 5Pub. Ch. 705Latest
   2. May 5Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
   3. Apr 14Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 2Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   5. Apr 2Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   6. Apr 1Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   7. Apr 1Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   8. Mar 30Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Mar 30Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 8, PNV 0Passed House
   10. Mar 9Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Mar 5Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/5/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Mar 5Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   13. Mar 5Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   14. Mar 3Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   15. Mar 3Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
   16. Feb 24Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
   17. Feb 17Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, & Means Committee 2/17/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   18. Feb 10Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
   19. Feb 2Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor CommitteeMinor
   20. Jan 22Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   21. Jan 21Filed for introductionIntroduced