Employees, Employers - As enacted, clarifies that the general assembly preempts and occupies the entire field of regulating the terms and conditions of employment; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing any law, rule, or policy that requires a term or condition of employment that exceeds or conflicts with state or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 50.

Looking ahead

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History

1. 2026
   1. Mar 16Pub. Ch. 552Latest
   2. Mar 16Effective date(s) 03/06/2026
   3. Mar 6Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Feb 27Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Feb 26Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Feb 26Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   7. Feb 24Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Feb 23Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 2/23/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Feb 23Passed H., Ayes 70, Nays 22, PNV 1Passed House
2. 2025
   1. Apr 10Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   2. Apr 9Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 5Passed Senate
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/9/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   3. Apr 9Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   4. Apr 9Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   5. Apr 7Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2025
   6. Mar 25Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
      • Vote recorded SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/25/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   7. Mar 19Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
   8. Mar 18Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/25/2025
   9. Mar 13Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   10. Mar 11Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
   11. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor CommitteeMinor
   12. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   13. Jan 31Filed for introductionIntroduced