HB2213

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, relative to employer retaliation.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2213 amends employer retaliation laws to protect employees from retaliation for reporting unsafe conditions, wage theft, or labor.

Tennessee HB2213 revises the state's employer retaliation laws, specifically addressing protections for employees who report unsafe working conditions, wage theft, or other labor violations. The bill shifts the burden of proof in civil cases to the plaintiff, who must establish a prima facie case of retaliation. Employers are prohibited from discharging, terminating, demoting, or reporting an employee's immigration status due to these reports. Successful employees can seek reinstatement, back-pay, court costs, and attorney fees.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE BANKING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee

5 Yea

DRRRR

2 Nay

RR

History

Mar 18

House

No Action Taken

Mar 11

House

Re-ref. Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2026