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

Tennessee SB 2495

Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, requires employers to pay employees an hourly wage of at least $20 beginning January 1, 2027, with annual adjustments by the commissioner of labor and workforce development based on increases in the consumer price index; establishes posting mandates, civil liability for violations, and a two-to-three-year statute of limitations for recovery actions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 29; Title 47; Title 50; Title 57; Title 58; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.

1. Introduced
2. In committee
3. Passed Senate
4. Passed House
5. To Governor
6. Became law

Sponsors

• Kyle (Democratic)

Summary

Text versions

• Current Version

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

• Apr 7, 2026 · House
  Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
• Apr 1, 2026 · House
  Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
• Mar 10, 2026 · House
  Action deferred in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
• Mar 4, 2026 · House
  Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
• Mar 3, 2026 · House
  Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
• Feb 24, 2026 · House
  Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
• Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
  Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
• Feb 2, 2026 · House
  Filed for introduction
• Feb 2, 2026 · House
  Introduced, Passed on First Consideration