HB2542

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-303, relative to suitable work requirements.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee HB2542 removes specific wage criteria for suitable work requirements in unemployment insurance.

Tennessee HB2542 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 50-7-303, by deleting subdivisions (i)-(iv) and removing the requirement that gross weekly wages for work must equal or exceed certain percentages of the claimant's average weekly wage. This change affects how suitable work is determined for unemployment insurance purposes. The act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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6 Nay

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History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1043

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/21/2026

May 21

Signed by Governor.