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HB 915

Salaries and Benefits - As enacted, grants eligible employees leave of up to six workweeks because the employee is caring for a family member with a serious health condition. - Amends TCA Section 8-50-813.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

Tennessee grants state employees up to six weeks of leave to care for seriously ill family members, balancing workforce retention against unclear paid/unpaid benefit structure.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 423
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Bill Summary · HB 915

Legislative bill overview

HB 915 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 8-50-813 to provide eligible state employees with up to six weeks of paid or unpaid leave to care for a family member experiencing a serious health condition. The bill became law (Public Chapter 423) in May 2025, establishing a new family care leave entitlement for the state workforce.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects Tennessee state employees' ability to balance work and caregiving responsibilities without risking job loss or financial hardship. The policy addresses a growing workforce concern as demographic shifts increase caregiving demands, potentially improving employee retention and reducing stress-related absences while benefiting families facing medical crises.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "serious health condition" – The bill's effectiveness depends on how broadly or narrowly this term is interpreted in implementing regulations, which could significantly limit or expand eligibility
  • Paid vs. unpaid leave distinction – Unclear whether the six weeks are paid, unpaid, or a combination, creating uncertainty about actual financial impact on employees and state budget implications
  • Coverage limitations – The phrase "eligible employees" suggests not all state workers benefit equally, raising questions about which employee categories are excluded and whether this creates equity issues

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

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