TN HB1761

Active volunteer firefighters and volunteer members of combination fire departments gain access to the state's employee assistance program for mental health, wellness, and counseling services, with the state covering all costs (effective January 1, 2027)

Employee assistance program services include counseling, intervention, assessment, and referrals for issues such as health, family, financial, alcohol, drug, legal, emotional, and stress concerns

Fire departments must submit membership lists to the state fire marshal's office including members' names, addresses, ranks, public safety identification numbers, and birth dates

Expands eligibility under Section 8-50-119(b)(3) from "full-time" to "full-time or part-time" employees (effective January 1, 2027)

Removes the requirement that fire department recognition be determined by the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System (TFIRS) and eliminates the "certified mail" requirement for certain notifications