On June 16, NFIB State Director Jim Brown hosted a webinar to discuss how small businesses fared in the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly. The session, which ended on April 23, saw several key victories for small businesses.
Key Legislative Wins
One major victory was the passage of HB 1034/SB 995, a compromise non-compete law that preserves employers’ ability to protect proprietary business interests while prohibiting non-compete agreements for employees earning less than $70,000 annually. This law establishes clearer standards for courts to evaluate the enforcement of non-compete agreements.
Another significant win was the Regulatory Freedom Act, HB 1913/SB 2199, which requires state agencies to obtain feedback from the community they’re seeking to regulate. This ensures that agencies, lawmakers, and impacted businesses understand the true cost of proposed rules and regulations.
Original reporting: NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) — read the source article.
