SB2396

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2396 amends Tennessee criminal law to address systematic unauthorized employment and trafficking for forced labor or services.

SB2396 amends Tennessee criminal law to strengthen penalties and enforcement mechanisms for systematic unauthorized employment and trafficking for forced labor or services. It introduces new criminal offenses for employers who engage in systematic unauthorized employment, including fines, restitution, and mandatory compliance monitoring. The bill also enhances penalties for aggravated systematic unauthorized employment, including higher fines and potential probation conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration