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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires the department to pay from existing budgeted funds a monthly amount to a department employee for the medical care of a retired canine that served the department if the canine is given to the care and custody of the employee. - Amends TCA Title 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to establish a monthly financial support program for retired correctional department canines. Under the new provision, when a canine that has served in the department is retired due to age, injury, or other reasons, and is given to the care of a current or former department employee, that employee will receive $85 per month specifically for the canine's medical expenses. The employee receiving these funds must maintain and submit annual medical records documenting the canine's treatment to the department by June 1st each year. Additionally, the employee is required to notify the department within 30 days of the canine's death, at which point the monthly payments will cease. Importantly, this $85 monthly payment is supplemental and does not impact the employee's existing salary, retirement, or disability compensation. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is intended to provide ongoing medical support for retired service canines while recognizing the continued care provided by their handlers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Ed Butler (R)*,
Gino Bulso (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Jason Powell (D),
Bryan Terry (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 436 (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0393&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0436.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0393 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0395.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0395 (4879) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0479.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0393 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0393.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0393.pdf |
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