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HB 607

Workers Compensation - As introduced, decreases from 10 business days to 10 calendar days, the amount of time the advisory council on workers' compensation has to provide a summary of a meeting after it has been conducted to each member of legislative committees with jurisdiction over commerce. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 50.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jody Barrett

Shortens workers' compensation advisory council meeting summary reporting deadline from 10 business days to 10 calendar days for Tennessee legislative committees.

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Bill Summary · HB 607

Legislative bill overview

HB 607 modifies Tennessee's workers' compensation advisory council reporting timeline, reducing the deadline for providing meeting summaries to legislative oversight committees from 10 business days to 10 calendar days. This is a procedural change affecting the Tennessee Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation under the state's workers' compensation law.

Why is this important

The change affects legislative oversight and transparency of workers' compensation policy discussions. While seemingly minor, reducing reporting timelines can either improve legislative responsiveness to policy issues or, conversely, create administrative burden if the shorter timeline is unrealistic given staffing constraints.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative feasibility: Whether 10 calendar days (vs. 10 business days) provides sufficient time for council staff to accurately prepare and distribute summaries, especially if meetings run long or occur near weekends
  • Legislative oversight value: Whether faster reporting materially improves legislative committees' ability to act on workers' compensation issues, or if it's symbolic change with minimal practical impact
  • Consistency concerns: The bill amends both TCA Title 4 and Title 50, raising questions about whether other advisory bodies have similar reporting requirements that should be aligned

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

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