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

SB 990: Employees, Employers - As enacted, defines, for purposes of the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a "private employer" as any person who is required by federal law and regulations to report remuneration paid to at least one employee; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.

In committee Last action March 30, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 622

Plain-language summary

SB 990 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Employees, Employers - As enacted, defines, for purposes of the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a "private employer" as any person who is required by federal law and regulations to report remuneration paid to at least one employee; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 622.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).