State Employees - As enacted, expands bereavement leave for certain state officers and employees upon the death of certain relatives. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 1.

SB 1285 expands paid bereavement leave for specific Tennessee state employees. It grants state officers and employees covered under certain TCA sections: 3 days for the death of siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, foster parents, or in-laws; 5 days for parents or stepparents; and 10 days for spouses, children, or stepchildren. The bill modifies existing state employment leave rules to include these additional family relationships. Signed into law on March 25, 2025, it became effective immediately upon the Governor's signature. This change directly affects state employees in designated roles under the referenced Tennessee Code sections.