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

HB 2006: Employees, Employers - As introduced, enacts the "Workers' Right to Live Act," which places mandatory reporting requirements on employers concerning workplace fatalities and imposes penalties on employers for workplace fatalities that were a result of employer negligence; makes changes related to workers' compensation benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 29 and Title 50.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee - Government Operations for Review

Plain-language summary

HB 2006 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employees, Employers - As introduced, enacts the "Workers' Right to Live Act," which places mandatory reporting requirements on employers concerning workplace fatalities and imposes penalties on employers for workplace fatalities that were a result of employer negligence; makes changes related to workers' compensation benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 29 and Title 50. Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee - Government Operations for Review.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic).