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TN HB2497
TN HB2497AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 13; Title 14; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 58; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires state agencies charged with responsibilities in connection with healthcare facilities to study emergency mitigation at the direction of the governor as part of the state and local comprehensive emergency management plans. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 13; Title 14; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 58; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-116(a), which outlines responsibilities within the state and local comprehensive emergency management plans, by adding "healthcare facilities" to the list of areas that state agencies charged with responsibilities in connection with them must study for emergency mitigation, at the direction of the governor. This change ensures that emergency preparedness efforts specifically address the unique needs and vulnerabilities of healthcare facilities during emergencies, alongside existing considerations for public works, land use, and land use planning.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2497&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2415 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2415.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2497.pdf |
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