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

HB 1399: Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, increases, from $7.25 to $20, the minimum hourly wage for employees within this state. - Amends TCA Section 8-23-203; Title 12 and Title 50, Chapter 2.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1399 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, increases, from $7.25 to $20, the minimum hourly wage for employees within this state. - Amends TCA Section 8-23-203; Title 12 and Title 50, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic).