Employees, Employers - As introduced, enacts the "Workers' Right to Live Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 29 and Title 50.

HB 791, the "Workers' Right to Live Act," requires employers in Tennessee to report workplace fatalities to the state division within 24 hours, with a $50,000 penalty for late reporting. If an investigation determines a death resulted from employer negligence (e.g., unsafe conditions or failure to follow safety rules), the employer faces a $250,000 fine per fatality and must repay state incentives (like tax abatements) received in the prior three years. The bill also establishes a dedicated "Worker Protection Fund" to hold penalty funds, which cannot revert to the general state budget. It directly affects employers operating in Tennessee, particularly those receiving state economic incentives, and applies to preventable deaths occurring during work hours or due to unsafe conditions. The bill is pending legislative action and has not yet become law.