SB 1579 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Workers Compensation - As introduced, enacts the "Zero Estimated Exposure Policy Act." - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 6.

SB 1579, the "Zero Estimated Exposure Policy Act," creates a workers' compensation insurance policy for construction services providers who report having no employees and thus no workers' compensation liability. It requires these providers to give written notice to their contracting entities about the zero exposure and provide a copy of the policy, with entities retaining this documentation for three years (except for homeowners building or improving their primary residence). Providers must also sign a statement confirming no employees and zero exposure, with penalties for false claims under Tennessee law. The law takes effect on July 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Page Walley
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