Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 755: Estates - As enacted, removes the cap on the amount of wages or other compensation owed a deceased employee at the time of the employee's death that an employer shall pay directly to the surviving spouse of the decedent or, if there is no surviving spouse, to the surviving children of the decedent as tenants in common. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 31.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 755 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Estates - As enacted, removes the cap on the amount of wages or other compensation owed a deceased employee at the time of the employee's death that an employer shall pay directly to the surviving spouse of the decedent or, if there is no surviving spouse, to the surviving children of the decedent as tenants in common. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 31. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Faison (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Pub. Ch. 194.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Faison | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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. 194
- Effective date(s) 04/11/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0136)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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