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

SB 1861: Workers Compensation - As enacted, authorizes the chief administrative officer of the bureau of workers' compensation of the department of labor and workforce development to disburse funds from the subsequent injury and vocational recovery fund for costs associated with implementing and maintaining a computer system for the bureau of workers' compensation; makes other changes related to workers' compensation. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2.

Enacted Last action May 5, 2026: Pub. Ch. 705

Plain-language summary

SB 1861 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Workers Compensation - As enacted, authorizes the chief administrative officer of the bureau of workers' compensation of the department of labor and workforce development to disburse funds from the subsequent injury and vocational recovery fund for costs associated with implementing and maintaining a computer system for the bureau of workers' compensation; makes other changes related to workers' compensation. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Pub. Ch. 705.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.