Senate Bill 1190, also known as House Bill 1216, amends Tennessee law regarding minimum wage by establishing a new section in the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 2. The bill defines key terms such as "Commissioner," "Department," "Employ," "Employee," "Employer," and "Wages." It mandates that employers pay employees an hourly wage that is not less than the greater of the federal minimum wage or $20.00. Additionally, it stipulates that employees must be compensated at a rate of one and one-half times their regular wage for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

The bill also outlines the consequences for employers who fail to meet these minimum wage requirements, including liability for unpaid wages and damages, as well as the obligation to cover court costs and reasonable attorney fees for the employee. Furthermore, it allows the commissioner of labor and workforce development to promulgate rules to implement the section in alignment with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The act will take effect upon becoming law for rule promulgation purposes, while other provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026.