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TN HB2446

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Hicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that volunteer fire department grant funding be equally divided among Tennessee's three grand divisions (East, Middle, and West)

  • Allows grant funds to be used for fire trucks and vehicles, eliminating the previous exclusion of these items from eligible purchases

  • Takes effect upon becoming law and applies to grants awarded after June 30, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to grants to volunteer fire departments.

Fire Prevention and Investigation

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Cities & Counties Subcommittee3/5/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026

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