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

HB 2016: Employees, Employers - As introduced, requires employers that condition employment or prospective employment upon an employee or prospective employee submitting to a mental health evaluation to grant the employee or prospective employee reasonable access to the results of the mental health evaluation, including any report from a mental health professional or other evaluator; provides a private right of action for an employee or prospective employee who is denied such access. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 50.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2016 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employees, Employers - As introduced, requires employers that condition employment or prospective employment upon an employee or prospective employee submitting to a mental health evaluation to grant the employee or prospective employee reasonable access to the results of the mental health evaluation, including any report from a mental health professional or other evaluator; provides a private right of action for an employee or prospective employee who is denied such access. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 50. Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican).