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

SB 1035: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the administrative office of the courts to report by October 1, 2025, to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives the number of persons found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor of, as an employer, dismissing from employment an employee because of jury service by that employee, from January 1, 1990, until January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1035 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the administrative office of the courts to report by October 1, 2025, to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives the number of persons found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor of, as an employer, dismissing from employment an employee because of jury service by that employee, from January 1, 1990, until January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).