Senate Bill 1035, also known as House Bill 989, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to address criminal liability concerning employers who dismiss employees due to jury service. The bill mandates that by October 1, 2025, the administrative office of the courts must report to the speakers of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the number of individuals found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor for such dismissals, specifically from January 1, 1990, to January 1, 2025.

This legislation aims to gather data on the enforcement of laws protecting employees from being terminated for fulfilling their civic duty as jurors. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.