Firefighters - As introduced, requires this state's employee assistance program, including components for mental health and wellness, to be available to all active members of a volunteer fire department and all active volunteer members of a combination fire department; makes various other changes. - Amends TCA Section 8-50-119 and Title 68, Chapter 102.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Apr 20Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026Latest
Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Mar 3Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/3/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 24Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced