Bill > HB6007

This bill addresses two main areas related to emergency events in Tennessee. First, it establishes a financial assistance program for property owners affected by a specific FEMA-certified disaster occurring between September 26 and September 30, 2024. Under this program, property owners whose real or personal property was destroyed or damaged can receive a payment equal to their 2024 property tax amount plus an additional 30%, provided they submit the required documentation to the comptroller by June 30, 2025. The bill specifies that only one owner per property can receive payment, and the assistance applies regardless of whether the property has been restored by the end of 2024. Second, the bill modifies existing law to allow governmental entities to more easily deploy personnel and equipment outside their usual boundaries to assist in municipal, county, state, or federal emergency situations, subject to approval by the entity's chief executive officer or emergency management official. This provision aims to enhance Tennessee's ability to provide mutual aid during emergencies. The financial assistance provisions will automatically expire on December 31, 2025, and the bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB6007&ga=114