Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB1316

Introduced
1/31/23  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

Impact

The introduction of HB1316 represents a significant shift in benefits for state employees, particularly for those involved in adoption and foster care. As this leave will not be charged against any sick, annual, or other accumulated leave, it enhances the support provided to employees during critical family transitions. Importantly, this bill aligns with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, ensuring that state leave policies are consistent with federal standards for employee leave.

Summary

House Bill 1316 seeks to amend various titles in the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a new leave policy for state employees regarding adoption and foster care. This bill proposes that eligible state employees are granted up to six weeks of paid leave upon adopting a minor child or becoming a foster parent. Specifically, the provisions are limited such that the leave can only be utilized once regardless of the number of children involved, promoting clarity and consistency in the treatment of such leave within state workforce policies.

Contention

While the bill is positioned to support state employees during significant life changes, potential points of contention may arise around its limitations. Since the leave can only be taken once per employee regardless of multiple foster care or adoption events, this may raise questions regarding flexibility and adequacy. Additionally, the notification requirement of thirty days can be seen as cumbersome in urgent situations where the employee may not have advance notice of adoption or foster care placements.

Companion Bills

TN SB0538

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

Previously Filed As

TN SB0538

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

TN SB1545

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

TN HB1554

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

TN SB0016

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

TN HB0547

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 8; Title 16 and Title 50, relative to leave for state employees.

TN HB0957

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8, relative to leave for state employees.

TN SB0938

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8, relative to leave for state employees.

TN SB0227

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 8, relative to paid family leave.

TN HB0442

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 8, relative to paid family leave.

TN HB0983

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 49, relative to employment benefits.

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