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TN SB1023
TN SB1023AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 102, relative to firefighters.
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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "James 'Dustin' Samples Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 102.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "James 'Dustin' Samples Act," amends Tennessee's laws to establish a presumption that firefighters diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within three years of their final employment have incurred the condition in the line of duty, making it compensable under the state's Workers' Compensation Law. The bill defines key terms, including "employer," "fire department," and "firefighter," and specifies that PTSD caused by non-service-connected factors may be excluded. The bill also clarifies that mental conditions solely resulting from disciplinary or employment actions taken in good faith are not considered line-of-duty injuries under this law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (19)
Richard Briggs (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Paul Bailey (R),
Mike Bell (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Brenda Gilmore (D),
Joey Hensley (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Brian Kelsey (R),
Sara Kyle (D),
Becky Massey (R),
Randy McNally (R),
Mark Pody (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
John Stevens (R),
Page Walley (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/26/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1023&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1023&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1023 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB1023.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1023.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1023.pdf |
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