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TN HB0310
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aron Maberry
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AI Summary
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Expands PTSD-related provisions in Tennessee Code to cover law enforcement officers and emergency medical responders (EMTs, paramedics) in addition to firefighters
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Defines "law enforcement officer" as state or local government employees whose primary responsibility is crime prevention, detection, and apprehending offenders
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Broadens the definition of "employer" to include municipalities, counties, metropolitan governments, and state agencies that employ firefighters, law enforcement officers, or emergency medical responders
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Amends existing statutory language throughout Section 7-51-206 to replace references to "firefighter" with "firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency medical responder"
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Takes effect July 1, 2025; passed April 22, 2025 and signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 21, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 50, Chapter 6, relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders.
Workers Compensation
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
5/27/2025