House Bill 632 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a new section regarding paid volunteer leave for state employees. The bill allows eligible employees, defined as those who have been employed full-time for at least twelve months, to receive up to fifteen hours of volunteer leave per year after one year of consecutive full-time service. This leave can be used for community commitments and requires prior approval from a direct supervisor. The bill specifies that volunteer leave is non-cumulative, must not be charged against other leave types, and employees must provide written verification of their volunteer hours.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of both employees and employers regarding the use of volunteer leave. Employees must give at least fourteen days' notice before taking leave, and the employer is prohibited from retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under this section. The Department of Human Resources is tasked with establishing procedures for implementing this leave policy. The act will take effect upon becoming law for administrative purposes, while eligibility for leave will begin on July 1, 2025.