Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1216: Employees, Employers - As introduced, increases the hourly minimum wage to $20.00, or the federal minimum wage established pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, whichever rate is greater. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4 and Title 50, Chapter 2.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 1216 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Employees, Employers - As introduced, increases the hourly minimum wage to $20.00, or the federal minimum wage established pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, whichever rate is greater. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4 and Title 50, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.