SB 361 – HB 532
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
March 13, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Rebecca Chandler | Email: rebecca.chandler@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
SB 361 – HB 532
SUMMARY OF BILL: Requires employers of unemancipated minors to report suspected
child sexual abuse or attempted abuse occurring during employment or on the employer’s premises
within 24 hours to the minor’s parent and document the incident in the minor’s employment file.
Adds to existing obligations for individuals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities
and mandates reporting of suspected child sexual abuse to the Department of Children's Services
(DCS). Applies universally to all employers of unemancipated minors, overriding exemptions that
previously limited child labor regulations in certain situations. Imposes penalties of $1,000 for a first
violation and $2,000 for subsequent violations, with fines payable to the Tennessee Commissioner
of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD).
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• The proposed legislation applies only to unemancipated minors, affecting a small segment
of the workforce, which limits its overall impact.
• The legislation does not create new programs, allocate funding, or expand enforcement
responsibilities. The DLWD and DCS can investigate and enforce these provisions
without additional personnel or funding.
• Violations are expected to occur rarely, resulting in minimal enforcement efforts and fines
collected.
IMPACT TO COMMERCE:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• It is assumed that all employers have the capability fulfill the required reporting and any
fines paid to DWLD for violations will not be significant.
• The provisions of the proposed legislation will not result in a significant impact to
commerce or jobs in Tennessee.
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CERTIFICATION:
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Bojan Savic, Executive Director