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

HB 2248: Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, requires employers to pay employees an hourly wage of at least $20 beginning January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments by the commissioner of labor and workforce development based on increases in the consumer price index; establishes posting mandates, civil liability for violations, and a two-to-three-year statute of limitations for recovery actions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 29; Title 47; Title 50; Title 57; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Failed in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2248 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, requires employers to pay employees an hourly wage of at least $20 beginning January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments by the commissioner of labor and workforce development based on increases in the consumer price index; establishes posting mandates, civil liability for violations, and a two-to-three-year statute of limitations for recovery actions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 29; Title 47; Title 50; Title 57; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.