SB1579

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 6, relative to workers' compensation.

Introduced·1/12/26

SB1579 amends Tennessee's workers' compensation law to require construction services providers to attest to zero estimated exposure and notify.

SB1579 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 6, to introduce the "Zero Estimated Exposure Policy Act." This act requires construction services providers to attest to having zero estimated exposure when applying for a policy. The attestation must include a statement affirming the accuracy of the information provided and the absence of employees. If a provider employs staff or increases exposure during the policy period, they must notify their workers' compensation insurer within 60 days. Insurers must require this attestation with each application.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Deferred to Summer Study

Mar 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

Mar 3

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026