SB2505

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 50, relative to economic development.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2505 amends economic development laws to set a minimum wage for employees receiving economic development incentives.

Tennessee SB2505 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 50, to establish a minimum wage for employees receiving economic development incentives. Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate is set at $21.99 per hour, with annual adjustments based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's living wage calculator. Employers must certify compliance with this wage rate to be eligible for incentives. The commissioner of economic and community development is responsible for verifying compliance and adjusting the wage rate annually.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Feb 24

Senate

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

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee