Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1194: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1194 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 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: Scott Cepicky (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Pub. Ch. 622.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Cepicky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 622
- Effective date(s) 01/01/2027
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0590)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 19, Nays 13
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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