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SB 1903

Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, clarifies that the notification provided by a retiree's new employer to the retirement system concerning the reemployment of the retiree as a law enforcement officer must be provided in writing. - Amends TCA Title 8.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

The bill requires that any employer notifying the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System about a reemployed retiree law enforcement officer must do so in writing.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1903

Summary of Senate Bill 1903 (SB 1903), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Bill overview

  • Sponsor: Senator Bailey (Co-sponsor: Paul Bailey)
  • Subject: Pensions and Retirement Benefits; law enforcement officers
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Status: Introduced; passed first and second considerations in 2026; referred to Senate State and Local Government Committee (as of action history)
  • Effective date: Upon becoming law (no delay)

Purpose and intent

SB 1903 clarifies a procedural requirement related to the reemployment of a retiree as a law enforcement officer who is covered by the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Specifically, the bill ensures that the reemploying employer notifies TCRS in writing when a retiree is reemployed.

Key provisions

  • Amendment to law: Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 8, Section 8-36-820(a)(7)(A) is amended.
  • Notification requirement: The statute will require that the notification from the retiree’s new employer to TCRS regarding the reemployment of the retiree must be in writing.
  • Additional documents: The bill implies (consistent with existing law) that the retirement system may require additional documents or information as part of the notification process; the explicit change is the form of notification (written).

Who is affected

  • Retired law enforcement officers: Individuals drawing benefits from TCRS who seek reemployment as law enforcement officers.
  • New/employing employers: Agencies or entities hiring a reemployed retiree in a law enforcement capacity who must provide written notification to TCRS.
  • TCRS administration: Receives a formal written notification and any required accompanying information to determine benefit status and compliance with applicable rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: The act becomes law immediately upon enactment (no separate implementation delay).
  • Notification process: Aligns with existing statutory framework requiring employer notification to TCRS but tightens the form of notification to be written. The fiscal note indicates no significant impact on state or local expenditures.
  • Legislative action status: Passed second consideration (SB 1903) and referred to the Senate State and Local Government Committee, following initial passage milestones in January 2026.

Fiscal impact

  • Estimated impact: Not significant.
  • Rationale: The change is administrative, ensuring written notification but not altering benefit computation criteria or eligibility thresholds; aligns with current statutory requirements and minimizes potential confusion or disputes.

If you would like, I can provide a plain-language short brief for non-expert audiences or a comparison with the current law to highlight the explicit change.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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