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TN SB2248
TN SB2248AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, creates the department of Tennessee emergency management assistance ("TEMA") to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 58-2-104(c), to clarify reporting requirements for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and its director during emergency conditions. Previously, the law stated that TEMA and its director "shall report" during emergencies, but this bill mandates that these reports must be made "in writing, in addition to any other means," ensuring a documented record of communication with the governor or their designee. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various other titles of the Tennessee Code, though the core change focuses on the written reporting requirement for TEMA during emergencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1045 (on 05/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Domestic Disaster Relief
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
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