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

SB 698: Employees, Employers - As introduced, prohibits an agricultural employer from retaliating against an agricultural employee who asserts a protected right or based on the agricultural employee's immigration status; creates related protections and penalties related to agricultural employees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 43; Title 50 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 698 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Employees, Employers - As introduced, prohibits an agricultural employer from retaliating against an agricultural employee who asserts a protected right or based on the agricultural employee's immigration status; creates related protections and penalties related to agricultural employees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 43; Title 50 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sara Kyle (Democratic).