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

HB 1398: State Employees - As introduced, increases, from three days to three months, the amount of paid leave provided to the officers and employees of the various agencies, boards, and departments of state government in the event of the death of such officers' or employees' children or stepchildren. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1398 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Employees - As introduced, increases, from three days to three months, the amount of paid leave provided to the officers and employees of the various agencies, boards, and departments of state government in the event of the death of such officers' or employees' children or stepchildren. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic).