SB 2300 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Employees, Employers - As introduced, requires private-sector employers to compensate employees for accumulated paid leave upon separation from service from employment. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 50, Chapter 2.

SB 2300 requires private-sector employers in Tennessee to pay employees for unused accrued paid leave (such as vacation or annual leave) within 30 days of their separation from the company. It directly affects private employers and employees who leave their jobs without using all earned leave. The bill prohibits employers from forfeiting unused leave upon separation and allows limited accrual caps but not forfeiture. This applies to employment contracts or policies modified after the law takes effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
lower
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
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Yarbro
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