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

HB 1727: State Employees - As introduced, requires certain government employers to provide job-protected unpaid leave for a qualifying medical emergency to employees that meet certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 50.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1727 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Employees - As introduced, requires certain government employers to provide job-protected unpaid leave for a qualifying medical emergency to employees that meet certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 50. Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic).