TN SB 1861
enactedWorkers Compensation - As enacted, authorizes the chief administrative officer of the bureau of workers' compensation of the department of labor and workforce development to disburse funds from the subsequent injury and vocational recovery fund for costs associated with implementing and maintaining a computer system for the bureau of workers' compensation; makes other changes related to workers' compensation. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
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Quick answers
Did TN SB 1861 pass?
Yes. TN SB 1861 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-05): Pub. Ch. 705
What is TN SB 1861 about?
TN SB 1861 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Workers Compensation - As enacted, authorizes the chief administrative officer of the bureau of workers' compensation of the department of labor and workforce development to disburse funds from the subsequent injury and vocational recovery fund for costs associated with implementing and maintaining a computer system for the bureau of workers' compensation; makes other changes related to workers' compensation. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 2.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1861?
Johnson is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1861.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-05-05 — Pub. Ch. 705
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Johnsonprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-05
Pub. Ch. 705
2026-05-05
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
2026-04-14
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-04-02
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-02
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-01
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-04-01
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-03-30
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-03-30
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 8, PNV 0
passage
2026-03-09
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-05
Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5
passage
2026-03-05
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-05
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-03
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-03-03
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
2026-02-24
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
2026-02-17
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
2026-02-10
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
2026-02-02
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
referral-committee
2026-01-22
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-21
Filed for introduction
filing
Versions
Documents
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Votes
SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, & Means Committee 2/17/2026 Passed
2026-02-17 · pass · 8-0
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-03 · pass · 9-2
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/5/2026 Passed
2026-03-05 · pass · 26-5
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-30 · pass · 82-8
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1630
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