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TN SB0856
TN SB0856AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 9; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 102, relative to firefighters.
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
Passed
05/17/2023
05/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, enacts the "James 'Dustin' Samples Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 9; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 102.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "James 'Dustin' Samples Act," makes several key changes related to firefighters in Tennessee. Firstly, it establishes a presumption that if a firefighter is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by a mental health professional due to certain traumatic incidents they responded to, the PTSD is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty and is compensable under workers' compensation. Secondly, the bill creates a grant program administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to help employers cover the costs of providing workers' compensation for firefighters diagnosed with PTSD. The grant program requires employers to provide mental health awareness training for their personnel. The bill also authorizes the department to promulgate rules to implement these provisions, which will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (33)
Paul Bailey (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Janice Bowling (R),
Richard Briggs (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Ferrell Haile (R),
Joey Hensley (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Jack Johnson (R),
Sara Kyle (D),
London Lamar (D),
Adam Lowe (R),
Jon Lundberg (R),
Becky Massey (R),
Randy McNally (R),
Frank Niceley (R),
Charlane Oliver (D),
Mark Pody (R),
Bill Powers (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Kerry Roberts (R),
Paul Rose (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
John Stevens (R),
Art Swann (R),
Brent Taylor (R),
Page Walley (R),
Bo Watson (R),
Dawn White (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/17/2023, 01/01/2024 (on 05/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0856&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0465.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0856 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0039.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0039 (4251) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0188.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0856 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0856.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0856.pdf |
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