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TN HB1489
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jerome Moon
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "firefighter" for disability benefits purposes to include arson investigators employed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
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Includes sworn deputies of county sheriff's departments who serve as arson investigators in the expanded firefighter definition
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-51-201 to broaden eligibility for disability benefits previously limited to fire department employees
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare requirements
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 50 and Title 56, relative to disability benefits for arson investigators.
Firefighters
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
3/11/2026